The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended the proposed nationwide voter revalidation exercise and moved it to after the 2027 General Election.
The decision was reached on Friday, following a meeting between the Commission and Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) from across the federation.
According to a press statement issued by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, the exercise was designed to verify and review existing voter records, eliminate duplicate and ineligible entries, and allow registered voters to confirm their details or make corrections.
“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,” the statement read.
However, after deliberations, the Commission resolved to postpone the exercise until after the 2027 General Election.
INEC did not provide specific reasons for the postponement but reaffirmed its commitment to the conduct of free, fair, credible, and inclusive elections.
The suspension means that the current voter register will be used for the upcoming 2027 elections, with no immediate opportunity for mass verification or data cleanup before the polls.
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