The Independent National Electoral Commission has commenced the display of the preliminary register of voters and distribution of Permanent Voter Cards across states as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections. The seven-day exercise, which begins on Friday and runs through October 15, will allow registered voters to verify their details, raise claims and […]

Persons with Disabilities have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to grant them a special one-week extension to register as voters ahead of the 2027 general elections. The call was made in a statement by the National Coordinator, PWDs, National Prayer Support Group for Good Governance, Emmanuel Aduku, on Wednesday, following the release of […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission has commenced the 100-day countdown to the 2027 general elections, with Lagos State recording the highest number of registered voters as the North-West geopolitical zone emerged as the most represented region. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Tuesday at a world press conference in Abuja, where he […]

Joash Amupitan, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says the commission will deploy artificial intelligence (AI) tools for result verification and to strengthen cybersecurity ahead of the 2027 elections. Amupitan spoke in Abuja on Tuesday at a press conference and national stakeholders’ meeting held ahead of the general election. Amupitan said the commission had established a dedicated […]

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, North-West and South-West geopolitical zones have emerged as the regions with the highest number of registered voters in the country, while the South-East recorded the lowest, as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) puts the 2026 national voter register at 103,428,715. The figures show that the North-West accounts for 25,083,411 voters, representing […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission has called for the prompt release of outstanding funds under its 2026 budget, saying timely financing is critical to the seamless execution of preparations for the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof Joash Amupitan, made the call while addressing a World Press Conference ahead of the elections on Tuesday. Amupitan […]

More than 103 million registered voters are now on the national register ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed, as nationwide collection of Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) is set to commence on Friday. The figure followed the conclusion of a three-phase Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise that produced […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission will on Tuesday hold a national stakeholders’ meeting and World Press Conference to mark 100 days to the 2027 general elections, with the commission expected to provide updates on its preparations for the polls. The event will focus on key areas including the voters’ register, candidate nominations, logistics and measures […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission will on Tuesday hold a world press conference and national stakeholders’ meeting to mark 100 days to the 2027 General Election. The event, scheduled for October 6 in Abuja, will provide an opportunity for the commission to give updates on its preparations for the polls, including the voters’ register, candidate […]