The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the completion of the second phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, with 3,748,704 new voters registered nationwide within 14 weeks. This figure includes both online pre-registrations and in-person completions at designated centres. According to an INEC bulletin, 2,259,288 registrants completed their registration online, while 1,489,416 did so physically. The commission noted that these figures are still subject to further verification.
INEC has now shifted its focus to the display of the register of voters for claims and objections, which will take place from April 20 to 26 at designated centres nationwide. This exercise aims to ensure the accuracy and credibility of the voter register, allowing citizens to verify their details and raise objections where necessary. The commission urged newly registered voters to confirm their information and help identify ineligible entries, including duplicates, deceased persons, and non-citizens.
The second phase of the CVR exercise ran from January 5 to April 17, 2026, and the third phase is expected to commence on May 4 and run until August 17, 2026. The display of the register for claims and objections will hold again from August 24 to 30. INEC reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a clean and credible voter register, which it considers essential for free, fair, and transparent elections.
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