The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will publish the preliminary register of voters for the 2027 general elections online following calls by stakeholders for wider access.
INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr Mohammed Haruna, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday.
Haruna said the decision was intended to promote transparency, improve accessibility and strengthen public confidence in the electoral process.
He recalled that the commission conducted a physical display of the preliminary register at registration areas nationwide from Oct. 9 to Oct. 15, in accordance with Section 19 of the Electoral Act, 2026.
According to him, the exercise allowed registered voters to verify their details and submit claims and objections as provided by law.
“The commission has taken note of the concerns expressed by Nigerians and other stakeholders regarding the desirability of making the register accessible through its online platform. “This is also in addition to the physical display already conducted,” he said.
Haruna explained that the same preliminary register displayed in registration areas would also be available on the commission’s online portal at https://display.inecnigeria.org.
He said the online publication would complement the physical display exercise and enable more Nigerians to scrutinize the register.
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The commissioner added that INEC was processing claims and objections received during the exercise ahead of the certification and publication of the final register of voters scheduled for Dec. 15.
Haruna thanked Nigerians and other stakeholders for their continued interest and participation, reaffirming the commission’s commitment to transparency, accountability and the implementation of the Electoral Act, 2026.
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