The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to embark on a nationwide voter revalidation exercise ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The directive was contained in an internal memo dated 2 April, signed by Secretary to the Commission, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, and addressed to all resident electoral commissioners.
The document said the decision to conduct the exercise stems from the need for a “credible voter register,” a topic extensively discussed during the commission’s strategic retreat held in Lagos earlier in the year.
The memo indicated that the revalidation exercise would follow a hybrid model, allowing citizens to participate both online and at designated physical centres.
It said the physical centre would be established at the local government areas, registration areas and polling units across the country.
To facilitate the process, the memo stated that the commission would deploy INEC Voter Enrollment Devices (IVEDs), with two IVEDs stationed at each local government level, while one device will be assigned to each registration area and polling unit.
The exercise will be manned by a combination of INEC staff members and members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), with two personnel assigned to each enrollment device.
