The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially commenced the nationwide display of the Preliminary Register of Voters (PRV). This critical exercise follows the conclusion of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) and serves as a vital step in ensuring the integrity of the electoral process.
Starting today, Monday, December 15, 2025, eligible voters are invited to visit INEC Local Government Area (LGA) offices across the country to verify their status and ensure their information is accurately recorded.
Why You Should Participate
The display of the preliminary register is designed to provide transparency and allow for corrections before the final production of the permanent voters’ register. In a statement released via its official X handle, INEC emphasized that this window is the primary opportunity for citizens to safeguard their right to vote.
“The verification window allows you to identify and correct any errors ahead of the production of the final register,” the commission stated, adding that the next phase of the CVR is scheduled to begin in January 2026.
Claims and Objections: Cleaning the Register
Beyond simple verification, the exercise empowers the public to assist in “cleaning” the register. If any discrepancies are found, voters are encouraged to file a Claim. Conversely, if a registered individual is found to be ineligible, citizens can raise an Objection.
Common grounds for objections include evidence that a registrant is:
* Deceased.
* Underage.
* Not a Nigerian citizen.
* Otherwise unqualified to vote in that specific area.
Key Points for Every Voter
To ensure your details are correct, keep the following checklist in mind during your visit to the LGA office:
* Confirm Your Registration Details: Visit your local INEC LGA office nationwide to check that your name and personal details are correctly captured.
* Lay a Claim: If you discover your name is missing or your personal information is incorrect, you should file a claim using the designated forms provided at the office.
* Raise an Objection: If you have evidence that someone on the list is deceased, underage, or not a Nigerian citizen, you can officially object to their inclusion.
* Observe the Deadline: The exercise is strictly scheduled to run from December 15 to December 21, 2025.
Deadline and Next Steps
The Claims and Objections window is brief, concluding on Sunday, December 21, 2025. INEC has urged all eligible voters to take this exercise seriously to ensure the final register is both accurate and credible ahead of future elections.
