“RECs are also directed to step down all publicity and arrangements for the voter revalidation exercise and await further directives from the commission,” the notice stated. The commission added that all publicity and preparations for the voter revalidation exercise should be put on hold pending further directives. He said, “How does INEC expect Nigerians to carry out the revalidation exercise in all the polling units, wards, local governments and states in the first place? In fact, many will not even bother to do any revalidation exercise. He said, “Well, our call is for the electoral commission to do everything possible to restore confidence in the Nigerian voters.

Source: Punch April 06, 2026 15:10 UTC