The (INEC) has announced the postponement of its planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 general elections.
The decision was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by , who serves as the Commission’s National Commissioner and Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee.
According to the statement, the resolution was reached during a meeting between the Commission and Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), where key electoral matters were discussed, including the proposed revalidation exercise.
INEC explained that the voter revalidation exercise is an essential component of its mandate, aimed at maintaining a credible and up-to-date National Register of Voters. The process is designed to verify voter records, correct personal data, eliminate duplicate or ineligible entries, and strengthen the integrity of the electoral system.
“The Independent National Electoral Commission held a meeting with the Resident Electoral Commissioners today, Friday, April 10, 2026, during which the proposed nationwide voter revalidation exercise was considered. Following deliberations, the Commission resolved to postpone the exercise until after the 2027 General Election,” the statement read.
The Commission further noted that the exercise would have provided an opportunity for registered voters to confirm and update their details where necessary.
INEC, however, reaffirmed its commitment to conducting free, fair, credible, and inclusive elections, assuring Nigerians that the postponement would not affect preparations for the 2027 general elections.
