INEC clarifies FCT polling unit split happened in 2022, not 2026
The Independent National Electoral Commission has addressed confusion regarding the creation of split polling units in the Federal Capital Territory. According to a statement by Adedayo Oketola, the commission confirmed that the new polling units were established in February 2022. No voters were migrated in 2026, contrary to some claims. The commission emphasized its commitment to improving the voting experience and urged voters to verify their polling details.
What we know
- INEC clarified that split polling units in the FCT were created in February 2022, not in 2026.
- Over 56,000 additional polling units were established nationwide in 2022, raising the total to over 176,000.
- In the FCT, 411 polling units were decongested, with about 580,000 voters redistributed to 1,156 polling units.
- Notifications about polling unit locations were sent to affected voters on Wednesday, 18th, Thursday 19th, Friday 20th and Saturday 21st February 2026.
- INEC encouraged voters to check their polling details online and visit their polling locations before Election Day.
