INEC strips 1,608,660 invalid entries from voter register

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has deleted 1,608,660 invalid entries from the national voters' register and identified 54 personnel in 10 states who are accused of involvement in registration irregularities. The commission warned that anyone found responsible could face disciplinary measures and possible prosecution. INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan announced the development on Monday at a press briefing. He said the move formed part of a continuing cleanup process prompted by questions, challenges and grievances raised after the commission issued a preliminary voter register on October 26. According to Amupitan, the cleanup also resulted in the removal of 876 voters who had been confirmed dead from the register. He said the commission would publish the revised voter register on December 16, 2026, in line with electoral legislation. The preliminary register released on October 26 had included AI-generated images as well as the names of deceased individuals.