2027: INEC removes 1.6m names from voter register

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has identified 54 individuals across 10 states who were allegedly involved in irregularities in the voter register, according to INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan. Speaking to journalists on November 9, 2026, Amupitan stated that disciplinary action, including potential prosecution, would be taken against these individuals.

He further explained that, despite removing 331,608 irregular entries during the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, the final voter register might still contain duplicate records from previous registration exercises conducted between 2011 and 2023. Most of the duplicated names and photographs circulating on social media were traced back to complaints about the old voter register, rather than the recent registration exercise.

At a Monday meeting, INEC resolved to address the identified duplications in the previous register. Records flagged through complaints and other obvious cases of duplication will undergo proper verification before removal. The ongoing efforts aim to ensure the credibility and integrity of the national voter register ahead of future elections.