The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has removed more than 1.6 million invalid voter registrations from Nigeria’s preliminary voters’ register following the 2025/2026 Continuous Voter Registration exercise.
The commission also identified 54 registration personnel across 10 states for possible disciplinary action, including prosecution.
INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, disclosed this in Abuja on Monday, 9 November 2026, following public complaints about the preliminary voters’ register.
Amupitan explained that the commission used biometric screening and further verification to identify invalid registrations.
He stressed that records flagged by the automated system were not automatically considered invalid, as each case required further examination and adjudication.
The commission said the exercise was part of efforts to improve the accuracy and credibility of the national voters’ register.
INEC also identified 54 registration officials across 10 states in connection with alleged irregularities during the registration exercise.
The commission said those found responsible could face disciplinary measures, including possible prosecution.
The development highlights the importance of accountability and proper oversight in using technology during electoral registration.
The commission also addressed complaints from Nigerians who could not find their names in the preliminary register.
According to Amupitan, some affected individuals had registered previously but completed another registration after relocating instead of following the official voter transfer procedure.
He advised affected voters to check their former registration locations rather than immediately assume that their records had been deleted.
The development comes as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, with INEC seeking to strengthen the reliability of its electoral processes.
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The commission has emphasised the importance of biometric verification and improved registration procedures to identify irregularities and protect the integrity of the voters’ register.
The effectiveness of these measures and the outcome of investigations involving the identified officials will remain important considerations as the country moves towards the next general elections.
