NDC Demands INEC Cleanse Voters Register Before 2027 Elections
The Nigeria Democratic Congress has called on the electoral commission to purge deceased citizens from the voters register ahead of the upcoming polls.
At a glance
- The Nigeria Democratic Congress wants INEC to remove deceased citizens from the voters register.
- The party highlighted prominent figures who allegedly still appear on the roll.
- An independent audit of INEC processes and an online objection portal have been proposed.
Political pressure is mounting on the Independent National Electoral Commission to overhaul the national voters register ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Nigeria Democratic Congress has formally urged the electoral body to excise the names of deceased individuals from the database to restore public confidence.
In a public statement, the party pointed to high-profile figures who reportedly remain on the register, raising questions regarding database maintenance and transparency within the publicly funded institution.
Calls for a thorough cleanup
The party through its National Presidential Campaign Council voiced deep concern over the accuracy of the voter database. Spokesperson Dr Chiogo Constance Ikokwu noted that prominent public figures who have passed away, including Raymond Dokpesi, Ifeanyi Ubah, Muhammadu Buhari and Rotimi Akeredolu, are still listed as active voters.
The opposition camp questioned the systemic health of the register across all 774 local government areas, asking when the commission last performed a comprehensive update. The group also demanded that INEC establish an online portal to publish objected names and facilitate challenges from the public.
Demands for structural audits
Beyond immediate database corrections, the campaign council pressed for an independent audit of the electoral management body. Pointing to past controversies surrounding the 2023 polls, the party argued that a trustworthy register forms the bedrock of a functioning democratic system and leaves no room for administrative laxity.
What to watch: Whether the Independent National Electoral Commission issues a formal response or outlines a timeline for updating the voters register.
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