INEC Announces Resumption of Voter Registration in Anambra July 8, Nationwide August 18

INEC Announces Resumption of Voter Registration in Anambra July 8, Nationwide August 18

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the resumption of its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, starting in Anambra State on July 8 and expanding nationwide from August 18.

INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made the disclosure during the commission’s quarterly meeting with political party leaders on Thursday in Abuja.

Yakubu explained that the CVR in Anambra would be conducted in two phases ahead of the state’s upcoming governorship election. The initial registration phase will take place across the 326 wards of the state from July 8 to July 17, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily, including weekends.

“During the registration period, new voters as well as those who wish to transfer their registration to Anambra from other states of the federation or from one location to another within the state will have the opportunity to do so.

“Similarly, registered voters whose Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) were lost or damaged will have the opportunity to apply for replacement.

“Uncollected PVCs from previous registrations will also be available for collection at the registration centres.

“Interested eligible Nigerian citizens are encouraged to appear in person to register,” he said.

However, the INEC chairman noted that the online pre-registration portal is not currently available for the Anambra phase of the exercise.

He also emphasized the legal requirement that voter registration and compilation of the voters’ register must be completed no later than 90 days before any scheduled election.

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“For the nationwide CVR, the commission has approved resumption of the online and in-person registration of voters in all states of the federation.

“The online pre-registration will start on Aug. 18, while the in-person registration will follow on Aug. 25.

“The exercise will be held simultaneously in all states and the FCT as well as the 774 Local Government Area offices nationwide,” he said.

Yakubu added that the full schedule of activities would be made public in the coming days.