The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday clarified that its planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise was a routine administrative process aimed at improving the integrity of the voter register.

This is contained in a statement by Adedayo Oketola, spokesperson to INEC chairman, Joash Ojo Amupitan, on Thursday.

“The proposed nationwide voter revalidation exercise is a professional necessity to strengthen the integrity of the National Register of Voters,” it said.

According to the commission, the exercise is intended to “confirm the status of registered voters, address issues arising from transfers, multiple registrations and deceased persons, and enhance the reliability of voter data in Nigeria.

“It is an administrative audit, not a fresh registration. It is not targeted at any region, party, or demographic.”

The commission said the exercise would be conducted across all local government areas and polling units, with digital options provided for ease of access. (Daily Trust)