2027: Anambra senator urges INEC to end reliance on ad hoc staff

The Punch | 11-09-2026 10:38pm |

Senator Victor Umeh of Anambra Central has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recruit more permanent staff and phase out ad hoc personnel ahead of the 2027 general elections. Umeh made the call in a statement, emphasizing the need for a more stable and professional electoral body. He argued that reliance on ad hoc staff could compromise the integrity of the electoral process. The senator's remarks come as preparations for the 2027 polls gather momentum.

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