INEC Addresses Missing Voters' Register on Website

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified that the preliminary voters' register is not available on its official website, although it is displayed at registration areas nationwide. Mohammed Haruna, the National Commissioner and Chairman of INEC’s Information and Voter Education Committee, stated that while the register is published at the ward level, it has not yet been uploaded online.

This explanation follows concerns regarding the accessibility of the register and calls for public inspection. Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice-President, criticized INEC for failing to provide online access during the public display period from October 9 to 15, 2026.

He argued that merely announcing the total number of registered voters is insufficient for citizens to verify their information. The absence of an online version complicates the verification process for voters who cannot visit registration areas, which is crucial for identifying errors and ensuring accurate voter registration.