The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has shifted its planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise, moving it to a period after the 2027 General Election.
In a statement signed by the Commission’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, the decision followed a meeting between the Commission and its Resident Electoral Commissioners held on Friday in Abuja, where the proposed exercise was among the matters discussed.
The revalidation exercise was intended to clean up Nigeria’s voter register — by verifying existing records, correcting personal data errors, removing duplicate and ineligible entries, and allowing registered voters to update their details.
INEC described the exercise as essential to maintaining a credible and up-to-date National Register of Voters.
However, the Commission did not provide any reason for the postponement but reaffirmed its commitment to conducting free, fair, credible, and inclusive elections.
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The statement reads: “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.
“INEC remains committed to the conduct of free, fair, credible, and inclusive elections.”