Breaking: INEC Postpones Nationwide Voter Revalidation Exercise
- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) postponed the proposed nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 General Election
- The announcement was made by the INEC National Commissioner, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, on Friday, April 10, 2026
- According to Haruna, the decision topostpone the exercise follows a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs)
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FCT, Abuja - The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the postponement of the proposed nationwide voter revalidation exercise.
The INEC resolved to postpone the exercise until after the 2027 General Election after a meeting with the Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) on Friday, April 10, 2026.
The National Commissioner, Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, made this known in a statement issued via the INEC X handle @inecnigeria, on Friday, April 10, 2026.
Haruna explained that the voter revalidation exercise is a critical component of INEC’s mandate to maintain a credible and up-to-date National Register of Voters.
According to Haruna, the exercise is designed to verify and review existing voter records.
The INEC commissioner said the exercise allows INEC to ensure the accuracy of personal data, eliminate duplicate and ineligible entries, and strengthen the overall integrity of the voter register.
He further stated that the exercise also aims to provide an opportunity for registered voters to confirm their details and make necessary corrections where required.
Haruna assured Nigerians that INEC remains committed to the conduct of free, fair, credible, and inclusive elections.
Nigerians react as INEC postpones voter revalidation exercise
@son_oftheSoil_
This is a victory for the Nigerian people against an enemy of our democracy. Cos what do you mean by “voter revalidation” a few months before general elections, in a country of 240 million people, when there’s already PERMANENT voters cards (PVC)??? Na nonesense talk be that o, no try am.
@elhussain_
INEC must prioritize transparency to strengthen public trust ahead of the polls.
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@Bigshaund
INEC said we remain committed to free and fair elections, with the same register from before. Okay.
@callmeMr_Vin
A bunch of claws, so you woke up and announced voter revalidation without proper consultation. You people are running this country like a test lab!
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