The Independent National Electoral Commission has postponed the nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 general elections, following a decision taken on Friday during a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners where key electoral plans were reviewed.
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The commission explained that the exercise, which was earlier scheduled to begin in April 2026, will now take place after the general elections, as part of its ongoing effort to manage electoral processes effectively. The decision was communicated through its Information and Voter Education Committee after internal discussions on timing and priorities.
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The voter revalidation exercise is designed to update the National Register of Voters by checking existing records, correcting errors in personal details, removing duplicate entries, and clearing out names of ineligible voters. It also allows registered voters to confirm and update their information when necessary.
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Before the postponement, the commission had already issued instructions to Resident Electoral Commissioners to begin preparations for the exercise, including arranging staff and readying voter enrolment devices. However, a follow-up directive later asked them to suspend all forms of publicity and preparation and wait for further instructions.
Despite the delay, INEC maintained that it remains focused on delivering credible elections and ensuring that the voter register is properly managed. The commission also noted that the revalidation process remains part of its long-term plans to improve the accuracy of voter data.
The exercise had initially been planned to start on April 13, 2026, as part of preparations ahead of the 2027 elections, but the latest decision shifts that timeline, with further updates expected after the elections are concluded.
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