The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the postponement of the proposed nationwide voter revalidation exercise, shifting it until after the 2027 General Election.
The decision was reached during a meeting between the Commission and Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) held on Friday, April 10, 2026.
In a press statement issued after the meeting, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, disclosed that the Commission resolved to defer the exercise following extensive deliberations.
INEC explained that the voter revalidation exercise remains a vital part of its constitutional mandate to maintain a credible and up-to-date National Register of Voters. The process is designed to verify and update voter records, eliminate duplicate and ineligible entries, and ensure the accuracy of personal data.
The Commission added that the exercise would also provide registered voters with the opportunity to confirm their details and make necessary corrections.
Despite the postponement, INEC reaffirmed its commitment to conducting free, fair, credible, and inclusive elections across the country.
