The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed its planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 general elections.
The decision was taken on Friday, April 10, 2026, following a meeting between the Commission and all Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs). After thorough deliberations, INEC agreed to defer the exercise to a later date.
In a statement released by the Commission, INEC described voter revalidation as a key part of its responsibility to ensure a credible and updated National Register of Voters.
The statement was signed by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee.
