The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has removed 1,608,660 invalid entries from Nigeria’s national voter register as part of efforts to strengthen the electoral roll.
The cleanup followed a nationwide public display of the preliminary register in October. During the exercise, INEC received and reviewed claims, objections and complaints from the public. The commission also identified and removed the names of 876 people confirmed to have died.
INEC officials said maintaining an accurate voter database is essential to preventing identity fraud, multiple registrations and voting by ineligible persons.
The commission said it plans to publish the updated and certified register on December 16, 2026, in line with requirements of the Electoral Act. Voters will be able to check their details at designated local government centres and through online portals ahead of the 2027 elections.
