The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has removed 1,608,660 invalid entries and 876 names of deceased persons from Nigeria’s voter register as part of efforts to clean up and improve the credibility of the country’s electoral database ahead of future elections.

The commission disclosed that the exercise was aimed at ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the National Register of Voters by eliminating duplicate, invalid and other ineligible records.

INEC also announced plans to publish the updated voter register on December 16, 2026, in compliance with the provisions of the Electoral Act.

The removal of the entries is expected to strengthen the integrity of the voter database and promote transparency in the electoral process by ensuring that only eligible Nigerians are captured in the register.

The exercise forms part of the commission’s ongoing efforts to improve electoral administration and enhance public confidence in the conduct of elections in Nigeria.