Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has directed all Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) across the country to suspend ongoing plans and publicity for the proposed voter revalidation exercise.
Gatekeepers News reports that the commission issued the directive in a notice signed by its secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, instructing RECs to immediately put all arrangements on hold pending further instructions.
INEC had earlier announced that the nationwide voter revalidation exercise would commence on April 13, 2026, as part of efforts to update the voter register ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The schedule showed that the process would begin at the local government level before moving to registration areas and polling units in phases.
However, the commission has now asked electoral officials to step down all related activities and await new directives. It also changed an earlier planned physical meeting with RECs to a virtual session, advising them to remain in their respective states until further notice.
The development comes amid ongoing discussions and concerns surrounding the proposed revalidation exercise, which is aimed at cleaning up the voter register and improving electoral credibility ahead of the next general elections.
