INEC Registers 3,748,704 Voters In Second Phase Of Continuous Voter Registration, Moves To Claims And Objections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has concluded the second phase of the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise on Friday, 17th April 2026, recording a total of 3,748,704 completed registrations across the country.

The figure contained in the commission’s weekly update for week 14 of the second phase of the exercise comprises both online pre-registrations and in-person completions at designated centres nationwide, reflecting sustained public participation in the voter registration process ahead of the 2027 General Election.

A breakdown of the registrations shows that 2,259,288 Nigerians completed their registration through the online pre-registration portal, while 1,489,416 finalized their registration physically.

The Commission notes that the figures are preliminary and subject to further verification.

With the conclusion of the registration phase, INEC has now shifted focus to the display of the Register of Voters for Claims and Objections, a critical stage in ensuring the accuracy and credibility of the voter register.

The Commission explained that the display exercise would take place at designated centres nationwide from 29th April to 5th May, 2026, providing an opportunity for citizens to verify their details and raise objections where necessary.

The Commission urged all Nigerians who registered during the second phase to take advantage of this window to confirm the accuracy of their information and assist in identifying ineligible entries, including duplicate registrations, deceased persons and non-citizens.

The CVR exercise is being conducted in phases. The first phase commenced on 18th August 2025 and ended on 10th December 2025, while the second phase ran from 5th January 2026 to 17th April 2026.

The date for the commencement of the 3rd phase will be made public in due course, it added in a statement.

The Commission reaffirmed that maintaining a clean and credible voter register remains central to the conduct of free, fair, and transparent elections.