2027: You Can’t Hide Voters’ Register and Expect Trust, Atiku Tells INEC

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called for the immediate release of the preliminary voters’ register in preparation for the 2027 election. The APC presidential candidate criticized the National Electoral Commission of Nigeria (INEC) for its lack of transparency, stating that Nigerians were left with no evidence to verify their names on the register despite the commission's announcement of a seven-day scrutiny period from October 9 to October 15.

Atiku emphasized that the Electoral Act 2026 mandates the publication of the register both online and at registration centers, and that INEC's failure to comply with this requirement raises serious doubts about the integrity of the election process. The APC leader called for the publication of the register at various levels of government, including local government, area council, and ward levels, and urged INEC to provide clear information about the dates and links used to access the register.

Atiku stressed that Nigerians have the right to scrutinize the register and challenge any false entries or omissions, warning that the denial of this right could lead to a challenge to the election's credibility.