Amupitan To Nigerians: Your Votes Will Count As Abdulsalami Backs INEC, Seeks Support Ahead Of 2027 Polls

The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), has assured Nigerians that every valid vote cast in the 2027 General Election will count, even as former Head of State and chairman of the National Peace Committee, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd), called on Nigerians to support the electoral umpire in delivering credible polls.

Amupitan gave the assurance on Friday during a courtesy visit to Abdulsalami at his residence in Minna, Niger State, where he led a delegation of national commissioners, the secretary to the commission, directors and technical aides.

He described the former military leader as the father of Nigeria’s democracy, saying his successful transition to civilian rule in 1999 remained a defining moment in the country’s democratic journey.

According to him, the commission regards Abdulsalami not only as a statesman but also as a steadfast supporter of INEC and democratic governance.

The INEC chairman also commended the former Head of State’s leadership of the National Peace Committee, noting that the Peace Accord initiative had continued to encourage political actors to embrace non-violence and strengthen democratic values.

He described the visit as a gesture of appreciation for Abdulsalami’s contributions to peaceful coexistence, credible elections and democratic stability, while congratulating him on his recent 84th birthday.