INEC gets 5,400 claims, objections to voter register
INEC has received over 5,400 claims and objections to its Preliminary Register of Voters as it works to clean up the database for the 2027 elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/inec-gets-5400-claims-objections-to-voter-register/
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Nigeria has received 5,400 claims and 600 objections to its Preliminary Register of Voters, as it prepares for the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman Prof Joash Amupitan disclosed this during a meeting with the ECOWAS Pre-Election Fact-Finding Mission in Abuja. Most of the claims were for corrections and minor issues, while objections were made through electoral officers and Resident Electoral Commissioners.
The chairman assured Nigerians that all valid claims and objections would be addressed before the final registration is certified on December 15, 2026. INEC aims to ensure an accurate voter register ahead of the 2027 elections and has introduced a mock accreditation exercise in November to test voter accreditation and results transmission across all states.
The commission has also strengthened its security arrangements following incidents in Osun State and is committed to ensuring inclusivity and addressing electoral disinformation.
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