The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed its planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 general elections.
This was contained in a statement released Friday by the National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna.
Haruna said the postponement followed deliberations at a meeting between the commission and Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs).
The statement read in part, “The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) held a meeting with the Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) today, Friday, April 10, 2026, during which, among other issues, the proposed nationwide voter revalidation exercise was considered.
“Following deliberations, the Commission resolved to postpone the exercise until after the 2027 general elections. The voter revalidation exercise is a critical component of the Commission’s mandate to maintain a credible and up-to-date National Register of Voters.”
The statement read further, “It is designed to verify and review existing voter records, ensure the accuracy of personal data, eliminate duplicate and ineligible entries, and strengthen the overall integrity of the voter register.
“The exercise also aims to provide an opportunity for registered voters to confirm their details and make necessary corrections where required. INEC remains committed to the conduct of free, fair, credible, and inclusive elections.”
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