The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced the postponement of its planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 general elections.
The decision was taken on Friday after a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners, during which key electoral preparations and operational issues were reviewed.
In a statement issued by National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, the commission said the exercise has been shifted to a later date following the outcome of the deliberations.
INEC explained that the revalidation exercise is a critical part of maintaining an accurate and credible National Register of Voters. It is designed to help verify voter details, correct personal information, remove duplicate or ineligible entries, and strengthen the integrity of the voter database.
The commission also added that once the exercise eventually holds, it will provide registered voters the opportunity to review and update their information where necessary.
