The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has removed 1,609,553 records from Nigeria’s national voters’ register following a nationwide clean-up exercise that uncovered several registration irregularities.
The exercise reportedly exposed cases of multiple registrations, manipulated photographs, unusual registration patterns and records belonging to deceased persons, raising concerns about the accuracy of the country’s voter database.
INEC carried out the review as part of efforts to ensure that only eligible Nigerians are captured in the national voters’ register ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The commission’s screening process involved examining registration data to identify suspicious entries, including records that appeared to have been created through multiple registrations or other questionable activities.
The development is expected to strengthen the credibility of the electoral process by reducing the possibility of fraudulent registrations and improving the reliability of the voters’ register.
INEC’s move comes as preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum, with the commission facing increasing expectations to deliver transparent, credible and widely accepted elections.
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