Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has ordered an immediate suspension of all publicity and outward arrangements for its proposed nationwide voter revalidation exercise.
The directive was contained in a letter dated 4 April 2026 and signed by the commission’s Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, and circulated to all Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs).
While instructing state offices to halt public-facing activities related to the exercise, INEC said internal preparations should continue.
These include preliminary steps such as sourcing personnel and ensuring the readiness of 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.
The development comes just days after INEC announced plans to begin the voter revalidation drive on 13 April 2026, part of efforts to update the national voter register ahead of the 2027 general election.
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In a related move, the Commission also announced a change to its scheduled meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners.
According to the electoral body, a physical meeting earlier fixed for Thursday, 9 April, at 11:00 am will now be held virtually.
In a separate notice titled Notice of Meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (Virtual), INEC said the meeting will take place via Zoom with login details to be shared once arrangements are finalised.
“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 said.
INEC reiterated that all publicity and preparatory activities connected to the voter revalidation exercise remain on hold pending further instructions, adding that it regretted any inconvenience caused by the sudden changes.
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