2027: INEC FACES CREDIBLE QUESTION AS AMUPITAN CONFIRMS DEAD PERSONS’ NAMES ON REGISTER. (PHOTO).

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 The credibility of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) voters’ register has come under intense scrutiny ahead of the 2027 general elections, following revelations by INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan that names of deceased persons remain on the register. Amupitan disclosed that names of voters who died as far back as 15 years ago are still listed, a situation critics say could undermine the integrity of the 2027 polls and lead to significant financial waste through the printing of excess ballot papers and other election logistics. The INEC chairman made the revelation while receiving the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Abisoye Coker-Odusote, and her management team during a courtesy visit in Abuja on Wednesday. Amupitan announced that INEC has entered into a partnership with NIMC to deliver a credible voters’ register and transparent elections. He said INEC would leverage NIMC’s robust data archi...
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ZELENSKYY ABANDONS NATO MEMBERSHIP GOAL AHEAD OF PEACE TALKS. (PHOTO).

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 Zelenskyy abandons NATO membership goal ahead of peace talks

Ukraine has stepped back from its long-standing goal of joining NATO, opting instead for legally binding security guarantees from Western allies as part of a compromise aimed at ending the ongoing war with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced ahead of diplomatic talks in Berlin. The shift marks a significant change in Kyiv’s strategy, as NATO membership has been a constitutional priority for Ukraine and a central element of its defense against Russian aggression. While the move aligns partially with Russian demands, Ukraine has continued to resist ceding territory to Moscow.

Zelenskyy explained that security guarantees from the U.S., Europe, and other partners—including Canada and Japan—would serve as a substitute for NATO membership, providing protections akin to the alliance’s Article 5 commitments. He emphasized that these guarantees must be legally binding and described the compromise as a necessary step to prevent further Russian incursions. Ahead of meetings with U.S. and European officials, Zelenskyy highlighted a 20-point plan aimed at achieving a ceasefire along current front lines, describing it as a fair solution. The announcement comes as European leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, convene to discuss continued support for Ukraine, while Russia continues strikes on energy and civilian infrastructure, causing widespread hardship.


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