INEC POSTPONES NATIONWIDE VOTER REVALIDATION EXERCISE UNTIL AFTER 2027 POLLS

April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

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By Aishat Momoh. O.

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

The decision was reached during a meeting between the Commission and Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) held on Friday, April 10, 2026, where key electoral matters were reviewed.

In a statement issued by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, the Commission said the exercise would now take place after the next general election cycle.

INEC explained that the voter revalidation exercise is a vital component of its mandate to maintain a credible and up-to-date National Register of Voters.

According to the Commission, the exercise is designed 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 an avenue for registered voters to confirm their details and make necessary corrections.

Despite the postponement, INEC reaffirmed its commitment to delivering free, fair, credible, and inclusive elections across the country.