Abuja, February 21, 2026 — Allegations have surfaced online claiming that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) removed the names of certain voters from the electoral register in 12 polling units within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The claim, made by a Nigerian citizen and widely circulated on X (formerly Twitter), alleges that individuals who supported the Labour Party in the last general election had their names deleted from the voter register in the affected polling units.
As of the time of filing this report, INEC has not issued an official response addressing the allegation. There is also no publicly available evidence confirming that any targeted removal of voters based on political affiliation has occurred.
The voter register is managed and updated by INEC in accordance with electoral laws and established review processes, which typically include periodic updates, transfers, and corrections.
The development has sparked online debate, with some users calling for an independent verification of the voter register in the affected polling units, while others have urged caution pending official clarification from the electoral body.
Observers note that allegations concerning voter register integrity are sensitive and carry significant implications for public trust in the electoral process. Civil society groups have previously emphasized the importance of transparency and timely communication from electoral authorities in addressing such claims.
