The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned Nigerians against a fraudulent website claiming that a new nationwide online voter registration exercise is running from 28 September to 27 October 2026.
In a public notice issued on Saturday, 3 October, the Commission said the website had no affiliation with INEC. It urged people not to open the link or submit personal information through the platform.
INEC said the voter registration exercise closed on 26 July 2026 and rejected the claim that a fresh nationwide exercise was underway through the website. naijanews.com
The Advertised Registration Dates Are False
According to TheCable’s report of the notice, INEC warned that submitting information through the fraudulent platform could expose sensitive personal data to harvesting or misuse.
The advertised September-to-October registration window is part of the false claim. It should not be treated as an official extension or reopening of voter registration.
The notice concerns a website impersonating an electoral service. It does not establish how many people may have used it or whether anyone’s information has already been stolen. thecable.ng
Use Official Channels to Check Electoral Information
INEC urged the public to verify electoral announcements through its official communication channels.
Readers can visit INEC’s official website directly for information and links to its voter services. The homepage includes links for voter registration, polling unit checks, and election information.
However, the presence of a registration link on the homepage is not, by itself, an announcement that a new registration exercise is open. Readers should check the Commission’s current notices before acting on dates circulated online. inecnigeria.org
A Warning for Voters and Those Sharing Information
The immediate advice is to avoid the fraudulent platform and withhold personal information from it.
For Nigerians sharing electoral updates with relatives or community groups, including those abroad, the same caution applies: verify a registration announcement before forwarding it. Passing on the warning without reproducing the fraudulent link helps readers understand the risk without directing them to the website.
INEC’s position is that the claimed registration exercise is false and that the public should rely on information issued through its official channels. elanhub.net
