2027: Lagos, Kano, Kaduna Lead As Voter Register Hits 110m
Lagos, Kano and Kaduna states have emerged as the three states with the highest number of registered voters ahead of the 2027 general elections, according to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC…
The voter register is a key benchmark ahead of any Nigerian election cycle, as it determines constituency sizes, the distribution of polling units and, ultimately, how campaign resources are allocated across states. INEC periodically updates the register through continuous voter registration (CVR) exercises, and the figures released ahead of the 2027 general elections are being closely watched as an early indicator of voter strength in Nigeria's most politically significant states, including Lagos, Kano and Kaduna, which have historically ranked among the top in voter population due to their large populations.
The coverage shows some variation in the topline figures reported — Leadership cites a register of 110 million, Channels TV references 103 million as announced by INEC's chairman, while ThisDay provides a detailed state-by-state breakdown (Lagos 7.4m, Kano 6m, Kaduna 4m, Katsina 3.8m, Oyo 3.5m) without stating a national total. All three agree that Lagos, Kano and Kaduna lead the rankings, but the discrepancy in the overall register size has not been reconciled across reports, and it remains unclear whether the figures reflect provisional CVR data or a finalised register ahead of 2027.