Civil society groups are demanding international sanctions, including visa bans and travel restrictions, for INEC officials following reports of electoral irregularities, with a US lobby firm recommending Global Magnitsky sanctions against those involved. These demands, coupled with lawsuits over the 2026 Electoral Act, aim to compel the resignation of the INEC Chairman and protect the integrity of the 2027 elections. For more details, read the full story at BusinessDay .