The Independent National Electoral Commission has postponed the planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 General Election. The letter, which was signed by its Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, asked all RECs to commence necessary preparations for the exercise, including the sourcing of personnel and preparation of INEC Voter Enrolment Devices. The commission added that all publicity and preparations for the voter revalidation exercise should be put on hold pending further directives. “RECs are also directed to step down all publicity and arrangements for the voter revalidation exercise and await further directives from the commission,” the notice stated. Meanwhile, INEC had previously announced plans to commence a nationwide voter revalidation drive initially scheduled for April 13, 2026, as part of efforts to update the voter register ahead of the 2027 general election.

Source: Punch April 10, 2026 17:58 UTC