Independent National Electoral Commission has postponed its planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 general elections, citing logistical and legal constraints.
INEC National Commissioner for Voter Education and Publicity, Mr. Kayode Robert Idowu, announced the decision on Wednesday following an emergency meeting of the commission.
He explained that the original timeline had become unrealistic due to ongoing court cases and the need to ensure compliance with constitutional requirements.
“The commission has decided to postpone the voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 general elections to avoid any legal complications and to allow for proper planning,” Idowu said.
He added that INEC would continue with routine voter registration and updates in the meantime, but the comprehensive revalidation drive originally scheduled for later this year would no longer take place before the polls.
The postponement has drawn mixed reactions from political parties, with some describing it as a necessary step to prevent confusion while others expressed concern over potential gaps in the voter register.
INEC assured stakeholders that the decision would not affect the credibility of the upcoming elections.
