The (INEC) has directed its Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) across the country to immediately suspend all publicity and arrangements for the planned voter revalidation exercise.
The directive was conveyed in a letter dated April 4, 2026, and signed by the commission’s Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony.
While halting public-facing activities, INEC instructed the commissioners to continue internal preparations, including mobilising personnel and readying voter enrolment devices.
The move comes just days after the commission announced plans to begin a nationwide voter revalidation exercise on April 13, 2026, as part of efforts to update the voter register ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a related development, INEC also announced a change in the format of its upcoming meeting with RECs.
The meeting, initially scheduled to hold physically on April 9, will now take place virtually.
According to the commission, all RECs are to remain in their respective states and await further instructions, including login details for the virtual session.
INEC noted that all publicity and logistical arrangements tied to the revalidation exercise should remain on hold pending further directives, expressing regret over any inconvenience caused by the sudden adjustment.
