By Gabriel Ameh
📍Abuja, Nigeria
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the postponement of the proposed nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 General Election.
The decision was reached during a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) held on Friday in Abuja, where key electoral matters were reviewed.
In a statement signed by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, the Commission said the postponement followed extensive deliberations.
INEC described the voter revalidation exercise as a vital component of its mandate to maintain a credible and up-to-date National Register of Voters. The process is intended to verify existing voter records, correct personal data, eliminate duplicate and ineligible entries, and enhance the integrity of the voter database.
The exercise would also provide registered voters the opportunity to confirm and update their details where necessary.
Despite the postponement, INEC reaffirmed its commitment to conducting free, fair, credible, and inclusive elections across Nigeria.
