{
  "id": 19518411,
  "title": "CNPP demands forensic audit of INEC, prosecution of officials over voters registration irregularities",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/cnpp-demands-forensic-audit-of-inec-prosecution-of-officials-over",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T15:35:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/11/cnpp-demands-forensic-audit-of-inec-prosecution-of-officials-over-voters-registration-irregularities/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has called for an independent forensic audit of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the prosecution of officials involved in voters registration irregularities ahead of the 2027 general elections. The coalition highlighted concerns over the credibility of INEC following the disclosure of 1,608,660 removed invalid voter records, 873 identified deceased persons expunged, and 54 personnel suspected of involvement in irregularities across ten states. The CNPP demanded thorough investigations into the 54 identified individuals, emphasizing that electoral manipulation should not be treated as an internal administrative issue. The organization insisted that guilty officials, regardless of political affiliation, should face prosecution. Additionally, the CNPP questioned the effectiveness of INEC's proposed technological reforms, advocating for independent monitoring, effective institutional controls, and transparent audit trails. They warned that while the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) alone would not ensure credible elections, manipulation could occur at various stages of the electoral process. The coalition urged the National Assembly to strengthen electoral crime legislation, impose severe penalties for serious electoral subversion, and ensure fair hearing, due process, and protect legitimate political activities.",
  "summary": "The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties, CNPP, has demanded an independent forensic audit of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, following revelations of widespread irregularities in the 2025/2026 Continuous Voter Registration exercise. The coalition also called for the prosecution of electoral officials found culpable, comprehensive reforms of INEC and stronger legislation…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}