Know Your Voting Rights
Your Vote Is Your Voice. Your Voice Is Your Power. Democracy Only Works When Citizens Show Up.
"Voting Is Not A Favor To Politicians — It Is Your Right As A Citizen."
Your Fundamental Voting Rights As A Nigerian Citizen
Right to Register and VoteEvery Eligible Nigerian Can Register And Vote Freely
Right to Free ChoiceNo Coercion Or Intimidation Allowed
Right to PrivacySecret Ballot Protects Your Choice
Right to Equal ParticipationEvery Vote Counts Equally
Right to Observe CountingStay And Watch The Counting Process
Right to Know ResultsAccess To Transparent Results
Right to SafetyProtected Environment At Polling Units
Right to Report IssuesReport Irregularities Safely
What INEC Must Provide On Election Day
BVAS Accreditation System
Functional Voter Verification Technology
Polling Unit Setup & Opening Time
Proper Setup By 8:00 AM
Ballot Papers and Result Sheets
Adequate Materials For All Voters
INEC Process Timeline
Accreditation
Voting
Counting
Result Collation
Upload (iREV)
What No One Is Allowed To Do To You As A Voter
Nobody Should Force You To Vote A CandidateYour Choice Is Private And Protected
Nobody Should Collect Your PVCKeep Your PVC Secure At All Times
Nobody Should Vote On Your BehalfOnly You Can Cast Your Vote
Nobody Should Threaten YouIntimidation Is Illegal And Punishable
Nobody Should Buy Your Vote LegallyIntimidation Is Illegal And Punishable
Nobody Should Stop You From ObservingYou Can Watch The Counting Process
Emergency Action: If you feel unsafe, report immediately
Step-by-Step Voting Process
Arrive at Your Polling Unit
Arrive Early Before Polls Open
Join The Queue In An Orderly Manner
Follow Instructions From INEC Officials
Accreditation
Present Your PVC To INEC Official
BVAS Verification Process Begins
Wait For Confirmation
BVAS Verification
Fingerprint Scan Or Facial Recognition
System Confirms Voter Details
Accreditation Is Completed
Receive Ballot Paper
Official Stamps The Ballot Paper
Voter Proceeds To Voting Cubicle
Maintain Privacy & Secrecy
Cast Your Vote
Mark Your Preferred Candidate/Party
Fold Ballot Paper Properly
Drop Ballot Into The Ballot Box
Ink Marking / Confirmation
Voter May Be Inked To Prevent Double Voting
Confirmation That Vote Has Been Cast
Exit or Observe (Where Allowed)
Citizens May Observe The Process Peacefully
Avoid Disruptions Or Interference
Respect Other Voters' Rights
Arrive at Your Polling Unit
Arrive Early Before Polls Open
Join The Queue In An Orderly Manner
Follow Instructions From INEC Officials
Accreditation
Present Your PVC To INEC Official
BVAS Verification Process Begins
Wait For Confirmation
BVAS Verification
Fingerprint Scan Or Facial Recognition
System Confirms Voter Details
Accreditation Is Completed
Receive Ballot Paper
Official Stamps The Ballot Paper
Voter Proceeds To Voting Cubicle
Maintain Privacy & Secrecy
Cast Your Vote
Mark Your Preferred Candidate/Party
Fold Ballot Paper Properly
Drop Ballot Into The Ballot Box
Ink Marking / Confirmation
Voter May Be Inked To Prevent Double Voting
Confirmation That Vote Has Been Cast
Exit or Observe (Where Allowed)
Citizens May Observe The Process Peacefully
Avoid Disruptions Or Interference
Respect Other Voters' Rights
Protect Your Vote: Citizen Checklist
Confirm Your Polling Unit Location Before Election Day
Use PREP Nigeria Polling Unit Locator,Voter Verification Service or Check Your VIN Status. This will tell you your Ward and LGA.
Know Your Rights
Understand what is legally allowed at the polling unit and what is not, so you can stand on your rights as a voter.
Know The No. Of Registered Voters In Your Polling Unit
Knowing the number of registered voters in your polling unit helps you understand voter turnout and aids accountability.
Report The No. Of Accredited Voters
Knowing the number of accredited voters promotes transparency and credibility of election results.
Upload Your Polling Unit Results
Have emergency contacts on your phone, on a writing pad, or in memory. Make videos of irregularities and videos & pictures of your PU results — it is your right. Upload on the PREP Portal.
Why Your Country Needs You
"Nigeria Is Not Just A Country. It's Millions Of Futures."
Every Vote Cast Is A Vote For Better Education, Healthcare, Security, And Jobs For The Next Generation.
"Your Vote Protects Education, Healthcare, Security, Jobs."
When Good Leaders Are Elected, Policies Improve Lives. When Bad Leaders Are Elected, Communities Suffer.
"When Citizens Stay Silent, Bad Governance Becomes Normal."
Democracy Requires Active Participation. Your Voice Matters In Shaping Nigeria's Future.
Why the 2027 Election Matters
Democracy Is Built on Participation
Every Democracy Requires Active Citizens To Function Properly And Serve The People.
Leadership Determines National Direction
The Leaders We Choose Today Will Make Decisions That Affect Nigeria For Years To Come.
Silence is a Decision Too
Not Voting Is Still A Choice That Affects The Outcome And Legitimacy Of Elections.
What's at Stake in 2027
Economy & Jobs
Security & Stability
Education
Healthcare
Youth Opportunity
Rule of Law
National Unity
Global Standing
Myths Nigerians Believe About Voting
Every Vote Matters. Elections Have Been Decided By Margins As Small As Hundreds Of Votes."
Results Are Counted Publicly At Polling Units With Party Agents And Observers Present.