?The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has reaffirmed the Federal Government's dedication to conducting peaceful, transparent, and credible 2027 general elections during a meeting with an ECOWAS Pre-Election Fact-Finding Mission in Abuja.

Led by former Sierra Leonean Vice-President Victor Bockarie Foh alongside ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security, Ms. Francess Piagie Alghali, the mission is assessing Nigeria's electoral readiness through consultations with key stakeholders, including the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies, political parties, civil society organizations, and the media.

While H.E. Foh noted that initial findings suggest a favorable environment for the upcoming polls, Ambassador Odumegwu-Ojukwu emphasized that Nigeria is prioritizing institutional preparedness, robust security coordination, transparent result management, and the combatting of misinformation.

She also highlighted measures to ensure the inclusion of persons with disabilities and vulnerable groups, reinforcing that a credible election in Nigeria remains crucial for democratic stability across the West African sub-region.