The commission called on qualified Nigerians to take advantage of the registration exercise, describing voter registration as fundamental to broad-based participation in Nigeria’s democratic process
INEC Opens Online Voter Pre-Registration Ahead of 2027 Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially launched the online pre-registration of voters, marking the first phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in preparation for the 2027 general elections.
In a statement shared on its official X handle, the commission urged eligible Nigerians to begin the process through its dedicated portal, www.cvr.inecnigeria.org.
According to INEC, the pre-registration platform allows prospective voters to input their personal details—including names, dates of birth, residential addresses, and preferred polling units—and then schedule an appointment to complete the process in person.
Applicants can also use the portal to request the transfer of voting locations, apply for replacements of lost or damaged Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), or correct errors in their personal information.
“In-person registration starts August 25, 2025, at all its 37 state offices and 774 local government area (LGA) offices nearest to you,” INEC announced.
The electoral body noted that the physical registration exercise would later be expanded to additional centres nationwide after reviewing the CVR rollout, assessing security conditions, and considering the safety of staff and materials.
INEC emphasized that the exercise is strictly for new voters aged 18 and above and warned against multiple registrations, stressing that violators would face penalties.
The commission also called on qualified Nigerians to take advantage of the registration exercise, describing voter registration as fundamental to broad-based participation in Nigeria’s democratic process.
The CVR will run for several months, after which INEC will publish a preliminary register of voters for public review before finalising the list of eligible voters for the 2027 elections. Read More
