Atiku asks INEC to name the firms printing 2027 ballot papers
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar demanded that INEC disclose who is producing, printing and keeping sensitive materials for the 2027 elections, and asked about reported redeployments in key departments at INEC headquarters (Vanguard, Daily Trust, Leadership, Tribune). The ADC separately alleged ethnic bias in INEC postings (Vanguard, Tribune). INEC's reply was not seen.
Trust in the vote depends on transparent contracts for ballot papers and result sheets. Early questions let parties build or undermine confidence before polling.
Voters can follow INEC announcements and verify their registration before the register display ends.
Opposition parties say transparency now prevents disputes later.
Supporters of the electoral body say procurement follows the law and that critics are campaigning.
Watch whether INEC publishes the printers' names and the redeployment list. A quick, specific answer would settle much of the argument.
DailyDrop Nigeria edition No. 8 · Morning · MON., OCT. 12, 2026