By Chuks Collins
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, has announced the opening of its portal for Continuous Voter Registration (CVR).
The disclosure was made during the commission’s quarterly meeting with political parties in Abuja.
According to him, the INEC would re-commence process of registration of potential voters, transfer or replacement of damaged and or lost Permanent Voters Cards(PVC).
The program, according to the Commission for Anambra State, will run also on weekends, from July 8-17, 2025.
Affected citizens were required to visit their Ward Collation centres and get registered.
The commission’s Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Anambra State, will commence on July 8 while the nationwide exercise would begin August 18.
According to him, in view of the forthcoming governorship election in Anambra, the CVR exercise will be conducted at two levels.
He explained that the exercise in Anambra State will be held across all thr 326 wards from July 8 to July 17, between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 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, or from one location to another within the state, will have the opportunity to do so,” he stated.
“Similarly, registered voters whose Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) were lost or damaged will be able to apply for replacements. Uncollected PVCs from previous registration exercises will also be available for collection at the registration centres.
“Eligible Nigerian citizens are encouraged to appear in person to register,” he added.
Prof Mahmud however, noted that the online pre-registration option is currently unavailable.
That, in line with legal provisions, voter registration and the compilation of the voters’ register must be completed not later than 90 days before the date fixed for the election.
Regarding the nationwide CVR, he said the commission has approved the resumption of both online and in-person voter registration in all states of the federation.
“The online pre-registration will begin on August 18, while the in-person registration will commence on August 25. The exercise will be conducted simultaneously across all states, the Federal Capital Territory, and the 774 Local Government Area offices nationwide,” he said.
Professor Yakubu also stated that a detailed schedule of activities would be released soon.
