INEC’s Voter Register Cleanup: 7,746 Deceased Persons Removed
In a bid to ensure the integrity of Nigeria’s electoral process, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has removed 7,746 deceased persons from the national voter register as of December 2022 ¹. This move is part of INEC’s efforts to thoroughly clean up the voter register before every general election.
Challenges in Maintaining an Accurate Voter Register
Despite improvements in the voter registration process, which added 12,298,944 new registrants, INEC faces challenges in removing deceased persons due to gaps in official death records ¹. The commission has also identified issues with double or multiple registrations, which were addressed using the Automated Biometric Identification System.
Key Statistics
– 7,746 deceased persons removed from the national voter register as of December 2022
– 12,298,944 new registrants added to the voter register
– 2,780,756 cases of invalid registrations removed using the Automated Biometric Identification System
– 27.5% voter turnout in the 2023 presidential and National Assembly elections, down from 35.6% in 2019
INEC’s Commitment to Electoral Integrity
The removal of deceased persons from the voter register is a crucial step in ensuring the integrity of Nigeria’s electoral process. INEC’s efforts to maintain an accurate and up-to-date voter register demonstrate its commitment to free and fair elections.