INEC Targets December 15 for Voter Register Clean-up

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced that it has received more than 4,800 claims and about 600 objections to the Preliminary Register of Voters. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, stated that the cleaning of the register would be completed before December 15, 2026.

This announcement follows concerns regarding irregularities in the register, including the presence of AI-generated photographs. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, have called for an explanation of how these photographs were included, the identification of responsible officials, and an independent forensic audit of the database.

Amupitan confirmed that the objections were collected through electoral officers and Resident Electoral Commissioners. He emphasized that INEC has no preferred candidate or political party for the 2027 elections, asserting its commitment to the rule of law and the democratic process.

The Commission plans a nationwide mock accreditation exercise in November to test the accreditation and result transmission process.