The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the postponement of its proposed nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 General Election.
The decision was reached on Friday, April 10, 2026, during a meeting between the Commission and Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), where key electoral matters were discussed.
In a statement issued by National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, INEC said the postponement followed extensive deliberations on the exercise.
The Commission explained that the voter revalidation exercise is a crucial part of its mandate to maintain a credible and updated National Register of Voters. The process is intended to verify and review existing voter records, ensure the accuracy of personal data, eliminate duplicate and ineligible entries, and strengthen the integrity of the voter register.
It also provides registered voters with an opportunity to confirm their details and make necessary corrections where required.
Despite the postponement, INEC reaffirmed its commitment to conducting free, fair, credible, and inclusive elections across the country.
