WorldStage— As part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s electoral processes through global learning and collaboration, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, is leading a delegation to observe the Nationwide Simultaneous Local Elections in the Republic of Korea under the International Election Observation Programme (IEOP).
The IEOP, organised by the South Korean National Election Commission (NEC), was formally opened on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Seoul. The programme brings together election management bodies, election experts and international observers from around the world to observe and exchange knowledge on the conduct of local government elections in South Korea.
The INEC Chairman is accompanied by 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.
During the programme, the INEC team observed early voting operations at a polling centre in Mia-dong, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul, gaining firsthand insight into South Korea’s electoral processes and procedures.
The participation of the INEC delegation is expected to further deepen the Commission’s understanding of emerging trends and global best practices in election administration, election observation and electoral governance, in line with its ongoing commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s democratic institutions.
