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BreakingThu, 22 Oct, 9:30

INEC misses the deadline to put the voters' register online

The Electoral Act 2026 requires seven days of online scrutiny no later than 90 days before the election. Critics call it a breach; INEC says the register was displayed locally.

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The law: the register must be online for seven days of public scrutiny, no later than 90 days before polling day. That mark (18 October) has passed.

Critics call it a breach that weakens transparency.

INEC says the register was displayed at local offices and that claims and objections were compiled.

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