The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the postponement of the proposed nationwide voter revalidation exercise.
The INEC resolved to postpone the exercise until after the 2027 General Election after a meeting with the Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) on Friday, April 10, 2026.
The National Commissioner, Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, made this known in a statement issued via the INEC X handle @inecnigeria, on Friday, April 10, 2026.
Haruna explained that the voter revalidation exercise is a critical component of INEC’s mandate to maintain a credible and up-to-date National Register of Voters.
According to Haruna, the exercise is designed to verify and review existing voter records.
The INEC commissioner said the exercise allows INEC to ensure the accuracy of personal data, eliminate duplicate and ineligible entries, and strengthen the overall integrity of the voter register.
He further stated that the exercise also aims to provide an opportunity for registered voters to confirm their details and make necessary corrections where required.
Haruna assured Nigerians that INEC remains committed to the conduct of free, fair, credible, and inclusive elections.
