The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has introduced plans to publish the preliminary register of voters for the 2027 normal elections on its web site, following calls from Nigerians and different stakeholders for wider entry to the doc.
In a press release issued on Monday and signed by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, Chairman of INEC’s Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), the fee mentioned the online publication would complement the bodily show of the register already performed at Registration Areas.
The transfer will give Nigerians one other avenue to entry the preliminary register because the fee continues preparations for the 2027 normal elections.
Online portal to present entry to preliminary register
INEC mentioned it had taken word of considerations raised by Nigerians and different stakeholders relating to the necessity to make the preliminary register accessible online as well as to the bodily show.
- “Accordingly, and in furtherance of its commitment to transparency, accessibility and public confidence in the electoral process, the Commission has decided to make available on its online platform https://display.inecnigeria.org the same Preliminary Register of Voters earlier displayed at the Registration Areas,” the fee mentioned.
It added that the extra measure was meant to facilitate wider public entry to the register and complement the bodily show train.
Final voters’ register due December 15
The fee mentioned it was persevering with to course of claims and objections arising from the preliminary register train in accordance with the Electoral Act, 2026.
- The course of will precede the certification and publication of the ultimate register of voters, which INEC has scheduled for December 15, 2026.
The fee expressed appreciation for the continued curiosity and constructive engagement of Nigerians and different stakeholders, reiterating its dedication to transparency, accountability and the implementation of the Electoral Act, 2026 in delivering credible elections.
INEC steps up preparations for 2027 elections
INEC’s determination to publish the preliminary register online comes because the fee continues efforts to confirm voter data and enhance the accuracy of its database ahead of the 2027 normal elections.
- In September 2026, INEC integrated the National Identification Number (NIN) into its voter registration process in collaboration with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to audit, confirm and clear the nationwide voter register. The initiative is meant to enhance the accuracy and integrity of voter data.
- On October 5, 2026, INEC announced that Nigeria’s national voter register had surpassed 103 million following the completion of its three-phase Continuous Voter Registration train and a closing biometric cleanup utilizing the Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS). The train recorded 10,772,421 new registrations.
- A Nairametrics report revealed on October 6 recognized Lagos, Kano and Kaduna as the states with the highest numbers of registered voters, with 7.49 million, 6.57 million and 4.66 million voters, respectively. The figures spotlight the distribution of registered voters throughout the nation ahead of the elections.
On October 3, INEC warned Nigerians against a fake online voter registration portal, clarifying that the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration train had ended on July 26, 2026. The fee urged the general public to use its authorised platforms for electoral info and keep away from submitting private particulars to fraudulent web sites.
