Voter Register: INEC to purge 1.5 million irregular registrants
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By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC is set to delete about 1.5 million voter registrations found to be irregular from the national register ahead of the 2027 general elections. The INEC chairman said the Commission has registered approximately 103 million voters.
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✦On security, Amupitan said INEC is working with relevant agencies to map areas vulnerable to electoral violence and other threats, so that preventive measures can be developed.
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2027:By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC is set to delete about 1.5 million voter registrations found to be irregular from the national register ahead of the 2027 general elections.Wednesday:INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan SAN, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja while receiving a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Commission’s headquarters.2026:The final register is scheduled for publication on December 15, 2026.
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✦By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC is set to delete about 1.5 million voter registrations found to be irregular from the national register ahead of the 2027 general elections.
✦The INEC chairman said the Commission has registered approximately 103 million voters.
✦On security, Amupitan said INEC is working with relevant agencies to map areas vulnerable to electoral violence and other threats, so that preventive measures can be developed.
Key Facts:2027: By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC is set to delete about 1.5 million voter registrations found to be irregular from the national register ahead of the 2027 general elections.Wednesday: INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan SAN, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja while receiving a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Commission’s headquarters.2026: The final register is scheduled for publication on December 15, 2026.2027: The Commission is also planning a mock accreditation and election exercise to test these tools, identify possible challenges and build public confidence before the 2027 polls.
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By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC is set to delete about 1.5 million voter registrations found to be irregular from the national register ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof.
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By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC is set to delete about 1.5 million voter registrations found to be irregular from the national register ahead of the 2027 general elections.
