INEC Chair, Amupitan, others on election observation programme in South Korea
INEC Chairman Leads Delegation to International Election Observation Programme in South Korea
Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), is leading a delegation to the inaugural International Election Observation Programme (IEOP) for the Nationwide Simultaneous Local Elections in South Korea. The event takes place from May 29 to June 5, 2026.
The IEOP, organized by the South Korean National Election Commission (NEC), was officially launched on May 30, 2026, in Seoul. It gathered election management bodies, specialists, and international observers to discuss and observe local government elections in South Korea.
Accompanying Chairman Amupitan are National Commissioner Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, Chief Technical Adviser to the Chairman Prof. Dimis Mai-Lafia, and Director of Training Dr. Binta Kasim Mohammed.
During the program, the INEC delegation observed early voting at a polling center in Mia-dong, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul. This experience provided them with firsthand insight into South Korea’s electoral processes.
The participation of the INEC team is expected to enhance the Commission’s understanding of emerging trends and global best practices in election administration and governance, as part of its commitment to strengthening democratic institutions in Nigeria.
