Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) instructs its staff to suspend further annual leave as it steps up preparations for the 2027 general elections. One report also says INEC raises staff allowances in the same period, linking the personnel measures to heightened election readiness.
Across the coverage, outlets emphasize different parts of the directive. Daily Post Nigeria highlights that INEC warns of potential sanctions for negligence, absenteeism, and political partisanship, describing the order as tied to performance and conduct expectations. The Punch focuses on the leave suspension itself in one piece and, in another, pairs it with allowance increases, presenting the changes as part of broader operational efforts. All accounts point to INEC using staff availability and readiness as it prepares for an upcoming electoral cycle.
