The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has led a Nigerian delegation to the International Election Observation Programme (IEOP) for the Republic of Korea’s Nationwide Simultaneous Local Elections, taking place from May 29 to June 5, 2026, in Seoul, South Korea.
The programme, organised by the National Election Commission, was officially opened on Saturday in Seoul and brought together election management bodies, electoral experts, and international observers from different parts of the world to observe and exchange knowledge on the conduct of local government elections.
Prof. Amupitan was accompanied by National Commissioner, May Agbamuche-Mbu; the Chief Technical Adviser to the Chairman, Prof. Dimis Mai-Lafia; and the Director of Training, Dr. Binta Kasim Mohammed.
As part of the programme, the INEC delegation observed early voting operations at a polling centre in Mia-dong, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul, gaining firsthand experience of South Korea’s electoral procedures and voting processes.
According to INEC, participation in the observation programme is expected to enhance the Commission’s understanding of emerging trends, international best practices, and innovations in election administration, observation, and electoral governance as Nigeria prepares for future elections.
The engagement forms part of the Commission’s broader efforts to strengthen democratic institutions and improve electoral management in Nigeria through international collaboration and knowledge exchange.
