INEC begins audit of Labour Party ahead of 2027 polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission on Wednesday commenced a comprehensive verification exercise at the national secretariat of the Labour Party in Abuja, deepening regulatory scrutiny of political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The INEC delegation, led by Mansur Hassan, is tasked with verifying the party’s leadership structure, membership register, financial records and compliance with statutory requirements, including proof of tenancy or ownership of its secretariat.
Addressing party stakeholders and journalists before the exercise began, Hassan outlined the scope of the verification, stressing that the mission goes beyond routine observation.
He said, “We are monitors, not observers. We are here to monitor and correct things, not to observe. We want to ...
