2027: Osun, Imo, Kano Lead 2.3m Voter Pre-registrations

The Independent National Electoral Commission on Sunday released new figures showing that 2,316,232 people have so far completed the ongoing online voter pre-registration across the country.

According to the data, Osun currently has the highest number of completed registrations, while Imo and Kano also rank among the leading states.

INEC described the update as part of its ongoing effort to maintain transparency in the Continuous Voter Registration process, stating that the figures represent “completed online and physical registration for week twelve.”

The commission reiterated in its notice that “registration is suspended in Anambra state until after the Governorship Election on 8th November 2025 in line with Section 9 (6) of the Electoral Act 2022,” leaving the state without figures in the latest update.

According to INEC, Osun had the highest total with 185,089 completed registrations; followed by Imo with 143,386.

Kano recorded 132,290; while Sokoto reached 123,320. Lagos followed at 109,693; the Federal Capital Territory at 106,855 and Borno at 106,376.

Kogi registered 91,573; Jigawa, 88,209; Zamfara, 84,268; and Katsina, 80,425. Kaduna recorded 78,282; Kebbi 74,159; Delta 72,311 and Ogun 71,091. Niger posted 69,739; Akwa Ibom 65,446 and Oyo 64,561.

Adamawa recorded 49,853; Kwara 47,241 and Yobe 46,986. Rivers documented 57,251; placing it above many mid-range states, while Benue had 42,557 and Bayelsa had 38,627. Bauchi recorded 36,166; Ekiti 32,096; Gombe 31,542 and Nasarawa 30,348.

Ebonyi followed with 28,310; Edo with 27,130 and Plateau with 24,077. Taraba recorded 17,803; Enugu 16,304; Ondo 16,012; Cross River 14,559 and Abia 12,297.

The CVR is scheduled to conclude in August 2026. Since the exercise began on 18th August 2025, states in the South-West, particularly Osun and Lagos, have consistently led in registration numbers.

Recent updates indicated a rising trend in participation from northern states, driven by intensified mobilisation efforts.

Community-based organisations, religious leaders, and local officials in several northern states have been actively promoting voter awareness and encouraging eligible residents to register.