2027 Elections: How Nigerians Can Check Their Names on INEC’s Voters Register Online
Registered voters can now check their details on the preliminary voters’ register for the 2027 general elections through the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) online platform.
The online register became available after concerns were raised about its absence from the commission’s website during the physical inspection exercise conducted nationwide from October 9 to 15, 2026.
The platform allows users to inspect the register for their polling units and check whether their names, photographs and other displayed particulars are correct.
How to check your name
1. Visit INEC’s preliminary register portal
Open the commission’s dedicated online platform at https://display.inecnigeria.org/.
2. Sign in
Follow the instructions on the portal to sign in before proceeding to view the register.
3. Select your polling unit
Choose your state, local government area, ward and polling unit to access the relevant list. The published instructions also indicate that users can enter their polling unit code to locate the register.
4. Check the register carefully
Review the names and photographs displayed for the selected polling unit. Check your own entry for errors in your name and other available details.
The platform’s instructions indicate that users can navigate the list by selecting a letter corresponding to the beginning of a surname.
5. Take note of any error
If your name is missing or your details appear incorrect, consult INEC’s official guidance on submitting claims or objections. The online viewing portal is not itself a service for changing registration details.
What the online portal cannot do
The preliminary-register portal is designed for inspection. It cannot be used to register as a new voter, transfer registration to another polling unit or replace a lost or damaged Permanent Voter Card.
It also does not provide a nationwide search for any individual’s name. Users must select the relevant polling unit to inspect its register.
INEC operates a separate Continuous Voter Registration portal for other voter services, including registration and transfers, subject to the availability and applicable rules of each service.
What happens next?
INEC says it is processing claims and objections arising from the preliminary register exercise ahead of the publication of the final register on December 15, 2026.
Registered voters who identify omissions or discrepancies should follow the commission’s official instructions on how and where to submit them rather than assuming they can make corrections directly through the online viewing platform.
Checking the preliminary register gives voters an opportunity to identify possible problems before the final register is published.
