INEC Postpones Nationwide Voter Revalidation Exercise Until After 2027 Polls

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the postponement of its planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise, pushing it to a date after the 2027 General Election.

The decision was reached during a meeting held on Friday, April 10, 2026, between the Commission and Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), where key electoral matters were discussed, including the proposed revalidation exercise.

According to a statement issued by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, the Commission resolved to defer the exercise following extensive deliberations.

INEC described the voter revalidation exercise as a crucial process aimed at maintaining a credible and up-to-date National Register of Voters. The exercise is intended to verify and review existing voter records, ensure the accuracy of personal data, eliminate duplicate and ineligible entries, and strengthen the integrity of the voter register.

It also provides an avenue for registered voters to confirm their personal details and make necessary corrections where required.

Despite the postponement, the Commission reaffirmed its commitment to conducting free, fair, credible, and inclusive elections across the country.