INEC Reveals Nigeria's 2027 Voter Registration Figures

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the latest voter registration figures for Nigeria, indicating a total of 103,428,715 registered voters ahead of the 2027 general elections. The North accounts for 56,014,673 voters, approximately 54.16 percent of the total, while the South has 47,414,042 voters, or 45.84 percent.

The North-West leads with 25,083,411 registered voters, followed by the South-West with 19,614,274. The figures will play a crucial role in political mobilization and campaign planning as the presidential and National Assembly elections are set for February 20, 2027, and the governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections for March 6.

Lagos has the highest number of registered voters at 7,488,633, followed by Kano with 6,570,276 and Kaduna with 4,662,640. The data underscores the importance of understanding voter distribution and participation beyond mere registration numbers.