Nigerians can now check the preliminary register of voters for the 2027 general election online through the Independent National Electoral Commission’s portal.
The commission made the register available online following concerns over its earlier absence from the website during the inspection period.
The online platform allows registered voters to view the names and photographs of people listed in their polling units and check their own details ahead of the publication of the final register.
Here are the steps to check the register.
1. Visit INEC’s online register portal
Go to https://display.inecnigeria.org/, the commission’s dedicated portal for viewing the preliminary register of voters.
2. Sign in to your account
The portal requires users to sign in before they can view the register. Follow the sign-in instructions provided on the website.
3. Select your polling unit
After signing in, select your state, local government area, ward and polling unit to access the register for that location.
You can also enter your polling unit code to find the relevant register.
4. Check the names and photographs
The portal displays the names and photographs of registered voters in the selected polling unit.
Users can select a letter to jump to surnames beginning with that letter, making it easier to navigate the list.
Check that your name and other displayed particulars are correct. You can also inspect the entries for other registered voters in your polling unit.
5. Know the portal’s limitations
INEC’s website 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.
The platform also does not allow users to search for an individual’s name across the country. Users must select a polling unit to inspect its register.
INEC says it monitors activity on the platform and limits the amount of information each account can view to protect the register from misuse. Users who reach the limit may be asked to try again later.
Those seeking to register to vote or use 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 identify errors or discrepancies should consult INEC’s official guidance on how to submit claims or objections, as the online viewing portal itself is not a voter registration or correction service.
