2027 Presidency: Atiku demands immediate publication of voters’ register by INEC

Former Vice President and 2027 presidential contender Atiku Abubakar has called for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to publicly release the preliminary voters' register prior to the upcoming January 16 election. In a statement on Thursday, Atiku's spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu, expressed disappointment that the commission had not uploaded the register to its online portal during the designated inspection window of October 9 to 15.

Atiku questioned how voters could verify their information, spot missing names, or contest questionable entries without access to the document. He emphasized that INEC's claim of over 103 million registered voters was insufficient without making the list available for public review. Atiku demanded that the register be published by local government, area council, and ward to allow voters to check their details and spot any irregularities.

He urged INEC to clarify conflicting dates regarding the inspection period and provide voters with the chance to correct any inaccuracies. The ADC presidential candidate appealed to Nigeria's international partners, election observers, and democratic institutions to urge INEC to comply with the law. Atiku's push for transparency comes as opposition figures continue to cast doubt on the credibility and transparency of INEC ahead of the 2027 presidential race.