The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed its planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise, announcing that it will now take place after the 2027 general elections.
The decision was reached during a meeting between the commission and Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) held on Friday, April 10, 2026, following what INEC described as extensive deliberations among its leadership.
In a statement issued after the meeting, the commission said the postponement was necessary after careful consideration of operational priorities ahead of the next election cycle.
INEC explained that the revalidation exercise—designed to update the National Register of Voters—remains a vital part of its constitutional mandate, but will be deferred until after the 2027 polls.
The statement, signed by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to maintaining a credible voter database.
According to INEC, the exercise will be conducted at a later date to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the voter register once the upcoming general elections have been concluded.
