INEC Reveals Key Voter Data Ahead of 2027 Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released updated voter statistics, indicating that the National Register of Voters has expanded following the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, claims and objections, and biometric verification. Lagos has the highest number of registered voters, followed by Kano and Kaduna.

The figures reveal that these three states alone account for over 18 million registered voters, highlighting the importance of voter mobilization in populous areas for campaign strategies. The data also shows the distribution of voters across Nigeria's six geopolitical zones, with the North-West having the largest registered electorate.

Voters aged 35 to 49 constitute the largest age group, with over 43 million registered, while those aged 18 to 34 account for nearly 30 million. INEC recorded more than 10.7 million new registrations during the CVR, significantly updating the database for the upcoming elections scheduled for January 16, 2027.