The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed the proposed nationwide voter revalidation exercise earlier scheduled to commence this week.
The exercise will now hold after the 2027 elections.
This is contained in a statement on Friday by Mallam Mohammed Kudu Haruna, INEC National Commissioner, and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee.
According to him, the commission held a meeting with the Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) on, Friday, 10th April 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 Election.
” 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.
“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,” Haruna said.
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