The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed claims on social media about the start date for revalidating voter cards in preparation for the 2027 elections. INEC stated that these claims are false and clarified its official position about voter registration processes.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Nigeria has refuted claims circulating on social media regarding the commencement of voter card revalidation. Despite false reports suggesting a start date for revalidation aimed at the 2027 elections, INEC clarified that these claims are untrue. The commission is responsible for managing voter registration and issuing permanent voter cards, facilitated through its continuous voter registration (CVR) program.
Voter revalidation allows registered individuals to verify their personal information on INEC’s database, provided their initial registration was over five years ago and that they have not revalidated in the past three years. The misinformation has spread primarily through Facebook posts, which inaccurately claimed to provide details about the revalidation exercise.
On March 4, INEC issued a statement on its official Facebook page, clarifying that there is no resumption date for CVR activities. The commission emphasized that it has not authorized any recent announcement regarding voter revalidation and urged the public to ignore the misleading messages circulating online. Given the absence of credible sources confirming the announcement, INEC’s position remains firm against the false narrative.
In summary, the Nigerian Electoral Commission has categorically denied claims of a voter card revalidation announcement for the upcoming elections. As the commission oversees voter registration and related processes, it has advised the public to disregard misleading information circulating on social media. The continuous voter registration program requires eligible voters to meet specific criteria for revalidation, thus making it crucial to rely on verified information from official sources.
Original Source: africacheck.org
