The number of registered voters in Nigeria is expected to approach the 100 million mark ahead of the 2027 general elections, as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) continues preparations for the polls.
The commission recently recorded 10,772,421 new registrants through the three-phase Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise.
The latest figures are expected to significantly increase the size of the existing voter register, which had already surpassed 93 million registered voters.
However, INEC is expected to conduct further verification and clean-up of the register before releasing the final figure for the 2027 elections.
The commission is deploying its Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS) to identify and remove multiple registrations and other irregularities that could compromise the credibility of the voter register.
INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, has also highlighted the commission's efforts to improve the registration process and address challenges surrounding the collection and distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).
With the number of registered voters expected to cross the 100 million threshold, the 2027 general elections are shaping up to be one of the largest electoral exercises in Nigeria's history.
INEC is also preparing for the logistical demands of the elections, including the deployment of electoral personnel and resources across the country's polling units.
The commission has projected the need for about 1.4 million ad-hoc personnel to support the conduct of the elections across more than 176,000 polling units nationwide.
The final voter register, according to INEC's process, will provide a clearer picture of the number of Nigerians eligible to participate in the 2027 elections.
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