The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rescheduled its planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 general election.
This was disclosed on Friday in a statement issued by Mohammed Haruna, the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, after a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs).
The statement reads in part, “Following deliberations, the Commission resolved to postpone the exercise until after the 2027 General Election.
“The voter revalidation exercise is a critical component of the Commission’s mandate to maintain a credible and up-to-date National Register of Voters. It is designed to verify and review existing voter records, ensure the accuracy of personal data, eliminate duplicate and ineligible entries, and strengthen the overall integrity of the voter register.
“The exercise also aims to provide an opportunity for registered voters to confirm their details and make necessary corrections where required.
“INEC remains committed to the conduct of free, fair, credible, and inclusive elections.”
