Staff of Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission are the lowest-paid workers in the country, an official named Amupitan said, according to Channels Television.
The remark was reported by Channels Television on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The broadcaster did not publish further details of the statement in its headline summary.
The claim places pay at the electoral body below other parts of Nigeria's public service. INEC is the agency responsible for running the country's elections, and its staff carry out duties that include voter registration and the organisation of polls.
According to Channels Television, Amupitan's comment was framed as a direct comparison with other Nigerian workers, though the broadcaster's summary did not set out the figures behind it or say in what setting the remark was made.
Pay levels across Nigeria's public institutions have repeatedly drawn attention, and the electoral commission's staffing and funding have been subjects of public discussion in the past.
It is not yet clear whether Amupitan's statement was made in a personal capacity or on behalf of an institution, as the available reporting does not specify this.
What to watch next: whether INEC or the federal government responds to the claim, and whether any review of salary structures for commission staff follows.
