Two Nigerian technology enthusiasts have launched a free digital platform that provides public access to Nigeria’s complete polling unit database, offering a new tool for voters, researchers, journalists and election observers ahead of future elections.

The platform, known as CredibleVoteNG, was developed by software engineer Kelly Omobude and product owner Uzoanya Grant. It contains information on all 176,846 polling units across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, as well as details covering the country’s 774 local government areas and 8,809 electoral wards.

The initiative comes amid ongoing discussions about public access to electoral data following a controversy involving the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The electoral body had faced criticism after reports emerged that it requested approximately ₦1.5 billion to provide polling unit data in response to a Freedom of Information request, citing the cost of reproducing millions of pages of documents.

The developers behind CredibleVoteNG said their goal is to promote transparency and improve access to electoral information by making the data freely available to the public.

According to them, the platform features a searchable web interface and an open Application Programming Interface (API), allowing users to access information without registration, subscriptions or special access keys.

They noted that access to polling unit data is essential for election monitoring, civic engagement and research, adding that greater transparency can help strengthen public confidence in the electoral process.

Election observers and civil society organisations have long advocated easier access to electoral information, arguing that accurate polling unit data is critical for independent election verification and voter education initiatives.

Analysts say the launch of the platform highlights the growing role of technology in promoting electoral accountability and transparency in Nigeria.

They also note that citizen-led digital initiatives could complement ongoing efforts to improve confidence in the country’s democratic institutions ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The developers expressed hope that the platform would serve as a valuable resource for stakeholders seeking reliable electoral information and contribute to a more informed and participatory democratic process.