“Breaking: Independent National Electoral Commission Postpones Nationwide Voter Revalidation Exercise
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the postponement of its planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise, stating that it will now hold after the 2027 General Elections.
The decision was reached during a meeting between the commission and all Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) held on Friday, April 10, 2026.
In a press statement issued the same day, INEC explained that the postponement followed extensive consultations and deliberations involving senior officials and electoral stakeholders across the country.
The commission noted that the exercise, which is designed to update the National Register of Voters, has been rescheduled to a later date following the next general election cycle.
The statement, signed by National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, reaffirmed the importance of the voter revalidation process.
INEC described the exercise as a vital part of its constitutional duty to maintain an accurate and credible voter register, which is essential for transparent elections in Nigeria.
It added that the voter revalidation exercise remains a key component of ensuring that the National Register of Voters is regularly updated and reliable.
