INEC puts 2027 preliminary voters' register online ahead of December 15 final list

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) don put the preliminary voters' register for the 2027 general elections online, after Nigerians and other stakeholders ask for easier way to see the list.

People can now view the register at display.inecnigeria.org. Na the same list wey dem display for registration areas nationwide from October 9 to 15, 2026.

INEC announce the move for one statement on Monday wey Mohammed Kudu Haruna sign. Na im be national commissioner wey chair the Information and Voter Education Committee.

Haruna talk say the commission don notice the concerns wey people raise about making the register available online plus the physical display. He talk say the online copy na to support transparency, accessibility and public confidence for the electoral process.

Dem do the physical display under Section 19 of the Electoral Act, 2026, wey give registered voters chance to check their details and file claims and objections.

Wetin e mean for voters

Anybody wey register can now check him name and details from phone or computer instead of travelling go registration area. Dat one important for Nigerians wey live far from where dem register, and for those wey no fit reach the physical display within the one-week window.

INEC stress say the online publication no replace the physical exercise. E talk say the online copy na extra step to widen access.

The commission talk say e still dey work on the claims and objections wey dem raise during the display, in line with the Electoral Act, 2026.

Wetin go happen next

INEC talk say e go certify and publish the Final Register of Voters on December 15, 2026.

Haruna talk say the commission appreciate the interest and engagement of Nigerians and restate im commitment to transparency and accountability to deliver credible elections.