The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has removed 1,608,660 invalid registrations from Nigeria’s national voters’ register following a nationwide review ahead of the 2027 general elections.
INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Monday, November 9, during a press briefing in Abuja, where he explained that the exercise followed complaints and objections raised by Nigerians after the preliminary voters’ register was displayed in October.
The commission also removed 873 records belonging to verified deceased persons, bringing the total number of records removed under both categories to 1,609,533. Amupitan further revealed that 54 individuals across 10 states had been identified for allegedly manipulating the voter registration process, adding that those found culpable could face disciplinary action and possible prosecution.
He explained that the review involved the use of the Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS) to detect irregularities, including duplicate registrations and questionable entries. INEC said the cleaned-up register would be published on December 16, 2026, while efforts to strengthen registration procedures would continue ahead of the 2027 elections.
