The Digest:
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed its planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 general elections. The decision was made at a meeting between the commission and resident electoral commissioners (RECs) on Friday, April 10. INEC said the exercise is designed to verify and review existing voter records, eliminate duplicate and ineligible entries, and strengthen the integrity of the voter register.
Key Points:
- The revalidation would have allowed registered voters to confirm and correct their details.
- INEC says it remains committed to free, fair, credible, and inclusive elections.
- The postponement means the current voter register will be used for 2027.
- No new timeline has been announced for after the elections.
- The decision follows recent security concerns and logistical challenges.
