U.S. lawmakers summon INEC chair over concerns about 2027 election preparations
The Independent National Electoral Commission made the preliminary voter register for the 2027 election available online and displayed it physically nationwide from October 9 to 15.
- The Commission decided to make the Preliminary Register of Voters available on its online platform.
- The final register of voters is scheduled for publication on December 15, 2026.
- INEC identified and flagged questionable records during the physical display of the register nationwide.
- INEC will take appropriate action based on verified findings regarding suspicious photographs.
- INEC emphasized the preliminary register was not the final certified register.
- The online version of the preliminary register published on October 26 did not show ongoing data-cleanup activities.
- The House directed the INEC chairman to appear before its committee within seven legislative days.
- Mohammed Haruna said the move aimed at promoting transparency, accessibility and public confidence.
- The commission announced the decision on Monday.
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