The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has directed all Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) to suspend publicity and arrangements for the planned voter revalidation exercise.
The directive was issued in a letter dated April 4, 2026, signed by the commission’s Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony. RECs were, however, instructed to continue necessary preparations, including sourcing personnel and readying INEC Voter Enrolment Devices.
“RECs are also directed to step down all publicity and arrangements for the voter revalidation exercise and await further directives from the commission,” the letter stated.
Earlier, INEC had announced that the nationwide voter revalidation drive would begin on April 13, 2026, as part of efforts to update the voter register ahead of the 2027 general election.
The letter, titled Notice of Meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (Virtual), also informed that a previously scheduled physical meeting on April 9 will now be conducted virtually via Zoom.
“Consequently, RECs are advised to remain in their states and await the login details, which will be shared once the meeting is set up,” the commission added.
INEC further instructed that all publicity and preparations for the voter revalidation exercise remain on hold pending further directives, expressing regret for any inconvenience caused by the changes.
The commission assured that it would provide guidance to ensure that RECs can resume plans smoothly once the new arrangements are finalised.
Credit: The Sun