The Independent National Electoral Commission has made the preliminary register of voters for the 2027 general elections available online following calls by Nigerians and other stakeholders for easier access to the document.
The commission announced the decision on Monday, allowing registered voters to access the register electronically after the conclusion of its nationwide physical display exercise held between October 9 and 15.
In a statement, the Chairman of INEC’s Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, said the online publication was intended to improve accessibility and strengthen public confidence in the electoral process.
“The Commission has decided to make available on its online platform the same Preliminary Register of Voters earlier displayed at the Registration Areas,” Haruna said.
The register can be accessed through the commission’s dedicated portal at https://display.inecnigeria.org.
The decision followed concerns over access to the register, with stakeholders seeking an additional platform through which voters could confirm their registration details.
INEC explained that the initial physical display was conducted in compliance with Section 19 of the Electoral Act, 2026, which provides an opportunity for registered voters to inspect their details and submit claims or objections where necessary.
The commission said the online publication would complement the earlier exercise and enable more people to examine the preliminary register without being restricted to physical registration centres.
It added that claims and objections received during the display period were being processed in preparation for the certification of the final register.
“The Commission continues to process claims and objections arising from the exercise in accordance with the Electoral Act, 2026, preparatory to the certification and publication of the Final Register of Voters on 15th December 2026,” the statement said.
INEC fixed December 15, 2026, for the publication of the final register ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The commission reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and accountability, assuring Nigerians that it would adhere to the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2026, in the conduct of the elections.
“The Commission appreciates the continued interest and constructive engagement of Nigerians and stakeholders and reiterates its commitment to transparency, accountability and the faithful implementation of the Electoral Act, 2026, in delivering credible elections,” Haruna added.
