The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the postponement of the proposed nationwide voter revalidation exercise.
The decision was taken following a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) held on Friday, April 10.
According to the Commission, the exercise has been deferred until after the 2027 general elections.
In a statement signed by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, INEC described the voter revalidation exercise as a critical component of its mandate to maintain a credible and up-to-date National Register of Voters.
“The voter revalidation exercise 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 statement said.
The Commission added that the exercise would also provide registered voters with an opportunity to confirm their details and make necessary corrections where necessary.
INEC reaffirmed its commitment to conducting free, fair, credible, and inclusive elections across the country.
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