The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has removed 1.6 million invalid voter registrations from its preliminary voter register after a nationwide review.
INEC said the review identified and deleted entries that were found to be incorrect or duplicated, tightening the accuracy of the register ahead of the country’s upcoming elections.
By purging these invalid registrations, the commission aims to reduce the risk of electoral fraud and ensure that only eligible voters are listed on the official roll.
INEC’s action follows a broader effort to update and verify voter data across all states, a step that is expected to improve the integrity of the electoral process.
The deletion of 1.6 million entries highlights INEC’s commitment to maintaining a clean and reliable voter register for Nigeria’s democratic exercises.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>