Registered voters can now check their names and other details on the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) preliminary register of voters ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.
The online platform allows voters to inspect the register for their polling units and identify errors or discrepancies before INEC publishes the final register on December 15, 2026.
Here are five steps to check your details on the register.
1. Visit INEC’s online portal
Go to “https://display.inecnigeria.org/” (https://display.inecnigeria.org/), the commission’s dedicated platform for viewing the preliminary register of voters.
2. Sign in to your account
Follow the instructions on the portal to sign in. Users must log in before they can access the register.
3. Select your polling unit
Choose your state, local government area, ward and polling unit to view the register for your location.
Alternatively, you can enter your polling unit code to find the relevant register.
4. Check your name and photograph
The portal displays the names and photographs of registered voters in the selected polling unit.
You can select a letter to navigate to surnames beginning with that letter, making it easier to locate a particular entry.
Check that your name and other displayed details are correct. You can also inspect other entries listed for your polling unit.
5. Understand the portal’s limitations
INEC’s platform is designed only for viewing the preliminary register. It cannot be used to register as a voter, transfer registration to another polling unit or replace a Permanent Voter Card (PVC).
The portal also does not allow users to search for an individual’s name nationwide. You must select a polling unit to view its register.
To prevent misuse, INEC limits the amount of information each account can access. Users who reach the limit may be asked to try again later.
Those seeking to register to vote or access other voter registration services can visit INEC’s Continuous Voter Registration portal.
What happens after the inspection?
INEC says it is processing claims and objections arising from the preliminary register inspection exercise ahead of the certification and publication of the final register on December 15, 2026.
Voters who discover errors or discrepancies should consult the commission’s official guidance on submitting claims or objections.
The online viewing portal does not provide a service for registering voters or correcting their details.
Checking the preliminary register gives registered voters an opportunity to confirm their information before the final register is published.
