INEC Dismisses False Claims of Voter Card Revalidation Announcement

INEC has declared that social media claims about a revalidation date for voter cards are false. Voter revalidation is part of a continuous registration exercise, but the commission has not issued any new announcements. INEC urges the public to disregard misleading information.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria has dismissed circulating claims on social media regarding the announcement of a start date for the revalidation of voter cards. As Nigeria gears up for the 2027 elections, it is essential for some voters to update their information. The revalidation process is part of a continuous voter registration (CVR) program wherein previously registered voters can confirm their details in the INEC-maintained database.

INEC oversees the electoral process in Nigeria, which includes voter registration and issuance of permanent voter cards. Voter revalidation may be conducted online or at CVR centers. However, there are prerequisites: the voter’s registration must exceed five years, and it must not have been revalidated within the last three years. Recent misinformation suggesting that INEC has declared a revalidation date is misleading and has garnered significant attention.

Claims of an official announcement on Facebook originated in March 2025, with posts indicating, “The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially announced the commencement of the Voter Identification Card Revalidation Exercise.” Posts encouraging rapid sharing of this purported news have also circulated widely.

INEC has publicly refuted these claims, noting the absence of any official announcement regarding a revalidation date. On March 4, INEC posted on its official Facebook page, stating, “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.” This assertion further emphasizes the importance of verifying information before sharing it.

In conclusion, INEC has categorically rejected the false claims regarding the revalidation of voter cards, urging the public to be cautious about deceptive information circulated on social media. As Nigeria approaches the 2027 elections, maintaining accurate voter information is crucial. The commission’s clear communication aims to mitigate confusion and misinformation related to the electoral process, affirming its commitment to transparent electoral practices.

Original Source: africacheck.org