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, during a meeting between the Commission and all Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), where the matter was thoroughly discussed. Following the deliberations, INEC agreed to shift the exercise to a later date.
In a statement issued by the Commission, INEC explained that the voter revalidation exercise is a key part of its responsibility to maintain an accurate and credible National Register of Voters.
The statement was signed by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee.
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