INEC noted that a physical display of the preliminary register had earlier been conducted nationwide from 9 to 15 October 2026.
By Kehinde Okeowo
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has finally bowed to pressure from Nigerians and uploaded the preliminary voter register to its online platform.
This was made known in a statement released on Monday by the Chairman of INEC’s Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, who noted that the preliminary register of voters displayed between 9 and 15 October will be updated.
The decision followed demands from Nigerians and other stakeholders for broader public access ahead of the 2027 general election.
According to INEC, the online publication is intended to complement the physical display of the preliminary register conducted nationwide from 9 to 15 October 2026, thereby providing wider access to the database.
“In accordance with Section 19 of the Electoral Act, 2026, the commission conducted the physical display of the register at registration areas nationwide from 9th to 15th October 2026, providing registered voters the opportunity to inspect their particulars and submit claims and objections as prescribed by law,” Haruna said.
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He added: “Accordingly, and in furtherance of its commitment to transparency, accessibility and public confidence in the electoral process, the commission has decided to make available on its online platform, https://display.inecnigeria.org, the same preliminary register of voters earlier displayed at the registration areas.”
INEC further stated that it had taken note of concerns expressed by citizens and stakeholders regarding the need for online availability alongside the physical display.
The electoral umpire confirmed it is currently processing claims and objections arising from the exercise ahead of the certification and publication of the final register of voters on 15 December 2026.
Haruna urged Nigerians and stakeholders to remain engaged with the process, reiterating the commission’s commitment to upholding the Electoral Act, 2026, and delivering credible elections.
