{"id":199996,"date":"2026-05-31T23:11:44","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T22:11:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/inec-chair-amupitan-others-on-election-observation-programme-in-south-korea"},"modified":"2026-05-31T23:11:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T22:11:44","slug":"inec-chair-amupitan-others-on-election-observation-programme-in-south-korea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/inec-chair-amupitan-others-on-election-observation-programme-in-south-korea","title":{"rendered":"INEC Chair, Amupitan, others on election observation programme in South Korea"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has headed a delegation to the inaugural ceremony of the International Election Observation Programme, IEOP, for the Nationwide Simultaneous Local Elections, which is currently being held in the Republic of Korea from 29th May to 5th June 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The IEOP, organized by the South Korean National Election Commission, NEC, was officially launched on Saturday, 30th May 2026, in Seoul.<\/p>\n<p>The event has gathered election management bodies, election specialists, and international observers from around the globe to witness and share knowledge regarding the conduct of local government elections in South Korea.<\/p>\n<p>Accompanying the INEC Chairman were National Commissioner, Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu; the Chief Technical Adviser to the Chairman, Prof. Dimis Mai-Lafia; and the Director of Training, Dr. Binta Kasim Mohammed.<\/p>\n<p>During the programme, the INEC team observed early voting activities at a polling center located in Mia-dong, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul, thereby acquiring firsthand knowledge of South Korea\u2019s electoral processes and procedures.<\/p>\n<p>The involvement of the INEC delegation is anticipated to enhance the Commission\u2019s comprehension of emerging trends and global best practices in election administration, international observation, and electoral governance, aligning with the Commission\u2019s ongoing dedication to fortifying Nigeria\u2019s democratic institutions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has headed a delegation to the inaugural ceremony of the International Election Observation Programme, IEOP, for the Nationwide Simultaneous Local Elections, which is currently being held in the Republic of Korea from 29th May to 5th June 2026. 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