2027: INEC projects over 100m registered voters

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has projected that Nigeria's registered voting population will exceed 100 million ahead of the 2027 general elections. During a meeting to draft the communication and inclusivity roadmap for the 2027 General Elections, INEC's National Commissioner, Mallam Mohammed Haruna, revealed that the voter register had grown from over 93 million to 100 million following the completion of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) nationwide.

This makes Nigeria the largest electoral democracy in Africa. With 151 days remaining until the first phase of the general elections, INEC information officers must deliver effective publicity to encourage all eligible citizens to participate. Managing communication for over 100 million voters requires high professional standards, and Haruna urged the officers to acquire relevant skills and knowledge about the Constitution, Electoral Law, and related legislation.

The Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, Mr Adedayo Oketola, reiterated the commission's commitment to credible and inclusive elections, emphasizing the importance of the two departments, Voter Education and Publicity (VEP) and Gender and Inclusivity (G&I), in building public trust and understanding of complex procedures. He warned of the threats posed by misinformation and disinformation campaigns, urging a proactive approach to public engagement and education on INEC's tools, such as the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and INEC Results Viewing (IReV).