INEC Postpones Nationwide Voters Revalidation Exercise

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed the proposed nationwide voters revalidation exercise.

INEC in a statement signed by its national commissioner on Information and voters education, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, said the decision was taken after a meeting with the Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs).

The statement read; “Following deliberations, the Commission resolved to postpone the exercise until after the 2027 General Election.

“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. It is designed to verify and review existing voter records, ensure the accuracy of personal data, eliminate duplicate and ineligible entries, and strengthen the overall integrity of the voter register.

“The exercise also aims to provide an opportunity for registered voters to confirm their details and make necessary corrections where required.INEC remains committed to the conduct of free, fair, credible, and inclusive elections.”