Voter revalidation exercise to hold after 2027 elections: INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed the nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 general election.
The decision was announced in a statement on Friday by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, Chairman of the commission’s Information and Voter Education Committee.
Mr Haruna said the commission resolved to shift the exercise to a date after the 2027 polls.
“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,” Mr Haruna said.
“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,” he continues.
Mr Haruna said the exercise is intended to give registered voters the opportunity to confirm their details and make necessary corrections.
He added that INEC remains committed to conducting free, fair, credible, and inclusive elections.
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