2027: INEC publishes preliminary voters register online

Nigerians can now verify their names on the 2027 general election voters register through the Independent National Electoral Commission's online portal. This move addresses previous absences of the register from the website during inspection. The platform enables users to view names and photographs of individuals in their polling units and ensure their details are accurate before the final register's publication. Here's how to check the preliminary register:

1. Access the portal: Visit https://display.inecnigeria.org/ to reach INEC's dedicated viewers portal for the preliminary voters register.

2. Sign in: To view the register, users must sign in following the instructions provided on the website.

3. Choose your polling unit: After signing in, select your state, local government area, ward, and polling unit, or input your polling unit code to access the relevant register. Alternatively, you can enter the first letter of the surname to jump to that section of the list.

4. Review the names and photographs: The portal displays the names and photographs of registered individuals in the chosen polling unit. Verify that your name and other details match the displayed information.

5. Understand the portal's limitations: The online platform is solely for viewing the preliminary register and cannot be used for voter registration, transferring registration to another polling unit, or replacing a Permanent Voter Card. Also, users cannot search for a specific individual's name countrywide; they must select a polling unit to inspect its register.

INEC monitors the platform and restricts each account's information view to prevent misuse. Users exceeding the limit may be temporarily restricted. For voter registration or other voter services, visit INEC's Continuous Voter Registration portal. Post-inspection, INEC processes claims and objections arising from the preliminary register inspection before the final register's certification and publication on December 15, 2026.

Voters should consult INEC's official guidance on how to submit claims or objections, as the online viewing portal is not a voter registration or correction service.