INEC boss calls for update of voter register before 2027 elections
The Chairman of INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has emphasized the urgent need to clean up Nigeria’s voter register ahead of the 2027 elections. He revealed that the register has not been updated since 2011, leaving many deceased individuals still listed. At a stakeholders’ forum in Abuja on June 5, 2025, he urged civil society groups to mobilize citizens for the upcoming claims and objections period. Amupitan also highlighted ongoing challenges with voter registration and election transparency.
What we know
- Prof. Joash Amupitan said the voter register contains names of many deceased people, as it hasn’t been cleaned since 2011.
- The Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise ended on December 10, 2024, with over 2.6 million new registrations.
- The claims and objections window opens on December 15, 2024, allowing citizens to verify and correct voter register entries.
- Phase two of the CVR will start on January 5, 2026, with registration centers moved closer to communities.
- INEC faces challenges with network coverage for its digital systems and is seeking solutions with telecom partners.
