INEC projects 100 million voters for 2027 elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission has projected that Nigeria's registered voter population will surpass 100 million ahead of the 2027 general elections, a milestone that would cement the country's position as the largest electoral democracy in Africa. The Commission disclosed the projection on Tuesday during a joint implementation meeting of its departments of Voter Education and Publicity and Gender and Inclusivity in Abuja.

Mallam Mohammed Haruna, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, said the previous voter register stood at over 93 million, with the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration expected to push the figure past 100 million once finalised. The disclosure came as INEC intensifies preparations for the 2027 elections, which are approximately 151 days away from the first phase of the general polls.

Haruna told information officers from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory that managing communication for more than 100 million voters demands high professional standards. He urged officers to master simple and clear language, as well as the Constitution, the Electoral Law, and INEC guidelines, to...