Voters’ register: INEC clarifies ward display, website delay

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified that the preliminary voters' register has been published at the ward level, but not yet uploaded to its official website. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, announced this during an exclusive interview with The PUNCH.

This clarification comes amid concerns over the accessibility of the register, with Nigerians questioning the commission's failure to make it available online for public scrutiny within the stipulated period. The controversy has reignited discussions about the legal requirements governing the publication and display of the voters' register before a general election, as mandated by Section 19(1) of the Electoral Act 2026.

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