INEC identifies 54 officials involved in fake voters registration, deletes over 1.6 million names
Vivian Aghanu
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has removed more than 1.6 million invalid entries from Nigeria’s voters’ register following a nationwide review of registrations carried out during the 2025/2026 registration exercise.
INEC said a total of 1,608,660 invalid entries were removed from the preliminary register. The commission also identified 876 deceased voters and flagged 54 officials across 10 states for possible disciplinary action.
The development was announced as the commission continues preparations for the 2027 general elections.
According to reports, INEC is expected to publish the cleaned voters’ register on December 16, 2026, allowing Nigerians to verify their details ahead of the election.
The commission said the exercise was aimed at improving the credibility of the voters’ register and ensuring that only eligible voters are included in the electoral process.
The removal of the invalid entries is part of efforts by INEC to strengthen the electoral system and reduce irregularities that could affect future elections.
