Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has opposed a motion seeking to invite the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, to brief lawmakers on preparations for the 2027 general elections.
Speaking during Wednesday’s plenary, Kalu argued that INEC’s regular public updates were sufficient to keep Nigerians informed about its preparations for the elections.
He also warned that inviting the chairman to appear before the entire House could distract the commission from its ongoing work ahead of the polls.
According to the Deputy Speaker, any concerns that are not adequately addressed through INEC’s public briefings should be channelled through the relevant standing committee of the House, which is constitutionally empowered to engage with the electoral body.
Kalu further maintained that INEC had been acting in line with the Electoral Act and addressing public concerns through its existing engagements.
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