The Independent National Electoral Commission says online voter pre-registration for the 2027 general elections will begin nationwide on 18 August 2025. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, made the announcement in Abuja during a courtesy visit by the National Orientation Agency to the commission’s headquarters.
Professor Yakubu also disclosed that in-person registration will commence a week later, on 25 August, as part of broader preparations for the Anambra governorship election on 8 November and the 2027 polls. He emphasised the importance of early and inclusive registration, especially for women, young people, and persons with disabilities.
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The INEC chairman and the NOA director-general, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, reaffirmed their collaboration on voter education and citizen sensitisation. Professor Yakubu praised NOA’s grassroots network and digital tools, including its AI-powered chatbot and media platforms, describing them as critical to improving government-citizen engagement.
NOA said it is undergoing institutional reforms to better support democracy, including the creation of new departments and the adoption of AI-driven feedback channels.
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