The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed the proposed nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 General Election. In a statement signed by National Commissioner Mohammed Kudu Haruna, the Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, the decision was reached on Friday during a meeting between the……
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed the proposed nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 General Election.
In a statement signed by National Commissioner Mohammed Kudu Haruna, the Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, the decision was reached on Friday during a meeting between the Commission and Resident Electoral Commissioners.
According to the statement, key electoral matters, including the proposed nationwide voter revalidation exercise, were reviewed.
INEC emphasised that the voter revalidation exercise remains a critical component of its mandate to maintain a credible and updated national voters register.
It maintained that the exercise is designed to verify and review voter records and ensure the accuracy of personal data.
The statement reads, “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 statement added, “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.”
