INEC postpones nationwide voter revalidation exercise till after 2027 elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (Independent National Electoral Commission) has announced the postponement of its planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 general elections.

In a statement issued on Friday, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, explained that the decision was reached during a meeting between the commission and Resident Electoral Commissioners across the country.

The statement reads in full: “The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) held a meeting with the Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) today, 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.”