Kunle Adelabu
To further make Nigerians have acess to the Preliminary Register of Voters, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will make the list available on its online platform after the physical exercise that were concluded some weeks back.
The commission, in a statement on Monday, through its Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), Mohammed Kudu Haruna, stated it has taken note of concerns raised by Nigerians and other stakeholders, and also added that it’s taken further measures to ensure
transparency, accessibility and public confidence in the electoral process, with the online display on the list.
Nigerians will now another opportunity to access the Preliminary Register of Voters on display.inecnigeria.org.
”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.
”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 display.inecnigeria.org the same Preliminary Register of Voters earlier displayed at the Registration Areas”.
The Chairman also noted that the online display is to compliment the earlier physical exercise, while also stating that the commission is embarking on addressing issues raised by Nigerians from the physical exercise.
”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.
He added: “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”.
Recall that the commission, 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.
