The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the postponement of its proposed nationwide voter revalidation exercise, shifting it to a period after the 2027 General Election.
The decision was reached on Friday, April 10, 2026, during a meeting between the Commission and Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), where key electoral matters were reviewed.
In a statement issued by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, INEC said the postponement followed extensive deliberations on the timing and implications of the exercise.
The Commission explained that the voter revalidation exercise remains a crucial part of its statutory responsibility to maintain a credible and up-to-date National Register of Voters.
According to INEC, the exercise is designed 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 details and make necessary corrections where required.
Despite the postponement, INEC reaffirmed its commitment to delivering free, fair, credible, and inclusive elections, assuring Nigerians that all necessary preparations for the 2027 General Election remain on course.
The Commission did not immediately announce a new date for the exercise but indicated that it would be conducted after the conclusion of the 2027 polls.
