INEC Pauses Nationwide Voter Revalidation Plans

The Independent National Electoral Commission has directed all resident electoral commissioners to suspend publicity and preparations for the planned voter revalidation exercise pending further instructions. The drive was due to start on April 13, 2026, to update the voter register ahead of the 2027 general election. The initial timeline covered activities at the local government level from April 13 to May 2, registration areas from May 5 to May 11, and polling units from May 13 to May 19. INEC also converted its April 9 in-person meeting with RECs into a virtual session via Zoom. Commissioners have been asked to stay in their states and await login details. The commission expressed regret for any inconvenience and reassured stakeholders that new directives would be communicated in due course.

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