The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria refuted false claims circulating on social media regarding the start date for voter card revalidation. These claims emerged as the country gears up for the 2027 elections but were clarified by INEC as untrue. Voter revalidation is part of the Continuous Voter Registration process.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria has dismissed circulating claims on social media regarding the commencement of voter card revalidation. These allegations surfaced as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 elections, where certain voters are expected to revalidate their information as part of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) process. INEC maintains the responsibility of overseeing elections, including the registration of voters and distribution of permanent voter cards.
Revalidation allows previously registered voters to confirm or update their details within the voter database. This process can take place online or at designated CVR centers, yet it is crucial that applicants’ registrations are over five years old and have not been revalidated within the last three years. An announcement about revalidation has garnered interest; however, the claims of a specific date for this are unfounded.
The false claims began circulating on Facebook in March 2025, with posts suggesting that INEC had officially declared the start of the Voter Identification Card Revalidation Exercise. Many encouraged users to share the information, labeling it as “exciting.” However, there was no official source verifying this announcement, nor coverage by mainstream media.
On March 4, INEC clarified the situation on its official Facebook page, labeling the reports as false. The commission stated, “The report is untrue. The Commission has not announced any resumption date for the CVR. We appeal to the public to disregard the false narrative.” INEC urged the public to remain vigilant against misinformation circulating online.
In conclusion, the Independent National Electoral Commission of Nigeria has refuted false claims regarding a start date for voter card revalidation. As part of the preparations for the 2027 elections, the commission confirmed that no announcement had been made about resuming the Continuous Voter Registration process. Citizens are advised to disregard such claims and rely on official communications.
Original Source: africacheck.org
