2027: Why we decided to revalidate voter cards – INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan
Politics 2027: Why we decided to revalidate voter cards – INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan Published on April 3, 2026 By Don Silas googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Joash Amupitan, has explained why the commission decided to revalidate voter cards ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Arise News on Friday, Amupitan said that INEC’s records have about 93 million voters, which is inaccurate. Recall that INEC had decided to embark on a nationwide voter revalidation exercise ahead of the 2027 general elections. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); 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. However, speaking on the development, Amupitan said, “The decision to revalidate the voter register was taken even before I became INEC Chairman. “Our records show we have about 93 million voters, which is inaccurate. This is the measure used locally and internationally to decide whether our election is credible or not. Oh, voter apathy, the turnout is low.” Don't Miss ‘Liar, you’re pushing agenda to end ADC’s 2027 chances’ — Okonkwo blasts INEC chairman You may like ‘Liar, you’re pushing agenda to end ADC’s 2027 chances’ — Okonkwo blasts INEC chairman 2027: Ogun Muslims demands governorship slot, cites historical imbalance ADC leaders reject INEC’s decision, mobilise support in Otukpo Kwankwasiyya Movement demands INEC chairman’s resignation ‘You can’t teach INEC Chair, Amupitan’ – Presidency replies ADC leaders ADC: Retrace your steps, don’t put 2027 election in jeopardy – ACF warns Tinubu, INEC