Benin Republic Electoral Commission in Nigeria to understudy INEC

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has promised to share the Commission’s experience and make available relevant documents to help the Commission Electorale Nationale Autonomie, CENA of Benin Republic conduct their elections in 2026.

Yakubu was addressing a visiting delegation from the Commission Electorale Nationale Autonomie, CENA of Benin Republic in Abuja on Monday.

The President of the Autonomous National Electoral Commission of Benin Republic, Dr Sacca Lafia and officials of the Electoral Commission are in Nigeria to undertake a study visit to INEC as they prepare for what they described as their most complex election in 2026.

CENA will be conducting three elections within a period of three months. Legislative and Local Elections will be held in January 2026, to be followed by the Presidential election in April 2026.

Yakubu said for this reason, the Benin Republic’s 12-member delegation led by its President, comprising National Commissioners, Directors and critical staff “to understudy our processes and procedures.”

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