INEC Removes 1.6 Million Invalid Entries From Voter Register Ahead of 2027 Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has removed 1,608,660 invalid entries from Nigeria’s voter register ahead of the 2027 general elections. The clean-up followed complaints, claims and objections raised when the preliminary register was displayed for public scrutiny in October. INEC also removed 876 records of voters verified as deceased. The commission said it investigated reported irregularities, including questionable registration details and suspected artificially generated photographs. The final voter register is scheduled for publication on December 16, 2026, in line with electoral law.

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