The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed the proposed nationwide voter revalidation exercise till after the 2027 general elections.
The INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja.
Haruna, who did not state reasons for the postponement, said the decision was taken at the commission’s meeting in Abuja.
“Following deliberations, the commission resolved to postpone the exercise until after the 2027 general election,” he stated.
He described voter revalidation as a critical component of INEC’s mandate to maintain a credible and up-to-date National Register of Voters.
The INEC spokesman pointed out that the exercise was designed to verify and review existing voter records, ensure the accuracy of personal data, eliminate duplicate and ineligible entries, and strengthen the integrity of the voter register.
He added that the exercise would provide registered voters the opportunity to confirm their details and make necessary corrections where required.
Haruna reaffirmed INEC’s commitment to credible elections in the country.
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