The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has made the Preliminary Register of Voters available online to expand public access ahead of the 2027 general election.
In a statement on Monday, 26 October 2026, the Commission said the same register earlier displayed physically at Registration Areas nationwide from 9 to 15 October is now accessible at https://display.inecnigeria.org.
The physical display, carried out under Section 19 of the Electoral Act 2026, allowed registered voters to inspect their details and file claims or objections. INEC said it noted public and stakeholder concerns about the need for an online option in addition to the physical exercise.
The Commission described the online release as a further step to promote transparency, accessibility and public confidence in the electoral process. It continues to process claims and objections in line with the law and plans to certify and publish the Final Register of Voters on 15 December 2026.
Mohammed Kudu Haruna, Chairman of INEC’s Information and Voter Education Committee, said the Commission remains committed to transparency, accountability and faithful implementation of the Electoral Act 2026 in delivering credible elections.
Read the full statement below:
INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION
PRESS STATEMENT
UPDATE ON THE DISPLAY AND PUBLICATION OF THE PRELIMINARY REGISTER OF VOTERS FOR THE 2027 GENERAL ELECTION
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) wishes to provide an update on the display of the Preliminary Register of Voters ahead of the 2027 General Election.
2. In accordance with Section 19 of the Electoral Act, 2026, the Commission conducted the physical display of the Register at Registration Areas nationwide from 9th to 15th October, 2026, providing registered voters the opportunity to inspect their particulars and submit claims and objections as prescribed by law.
3. The Commission has taken note of the concerns expressed by Nigerians and other stakeholders regarding the desirability of making the Register accessible through its online platform in addition to the physical display already conducted.
4. Accordingly, and in furtherance of its commitment to transparency, accessibility and public confidence in the electoral process, the Commission has decided to make available on its online platform https://display.inecnigeria.org the same Preliminary Register of Voters earlier displayed at the Registration Areas.
5. This additional measure complements the physical display already undertaken and is intended to facilitate wider public access to the Register. Meanwhile, the Commission continues to process claims and objections arising from the exercise in accordance with the Electoral Act, 2026, preparatory to the certification and publication of the Final Register of Voters on 15th December 2026.
6. The Commission appreciates the continued interest and constructive engagement of Nigerians and stakeholders and reiterates its commitment to transparency, accountability and the faithful implementation of the Electoral Act, 2026 in delivering credible elections.
Mohammed Kudu Haruna
Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC)
26th October, 2026