Nigeria, Oct. 7 -- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it is working to ensure election officials and materials arrive at polling units by about 7:30 a.m. during the 2027 general elections.

It identified logistics and transportation as key areas of focus.

Wilfred Ifogah, deputy director of information at INEC, disclosed this on Wednesday while speaking on AIT's Kakaaki programme on the commission's preparations for the 2027 elections.

Mr Ifogah said the commission's chairman, Joash Amupitan, had emphasised that election officials and materials should not arrive late at polling units.

He noted that delays could create tension and suspicion among voters.

"If you don't, you find out that it creates tension and ...