INEC To Commence Voters Registration On April 27

A nationwide continuous voter registration across 774 Local Government Areas of the country will commence on April 27, says  The Independent National Electorate Commission, INEC.


After a meeting, held with Resident Electoral Commissioners and Administrative Secretaries across the 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory, the Commission, through a statement signed by Mrs Aminat  Zakari, INEC National Commissioner, disclosed this.

It stated that, the registration exercise would commence from 9am to 3pm on weekdays (Mondays to Fridays ) except on public holidays.

The Local Government offices of the commission would serve as the registration centres or other suitable locations which INEC State offices would announce to the public.

"The exercise is intended to enable citizens who have turned 18 years of age since the last registration as well as those who did not register during the last exercise to register as voters.

"It will allow those seeking transfer of their registration from one State to another or from within a State from polling unit to another to do so.

"The exercise also intends to enable the distribution of uncollected Permanent Voters Card (PVCs) to those who could not collect them before or since the last general elections.

"It will also enable citizens who have the Temporary Voter Cards (TVCs) but whose names are on the register to collect their PVCs," the statement read.

It also stated that the decision was taken after consultation with stakeholders which include political parties, civil society organisation and the media.

The Commission, however advised those who were already registered NOT to repeat the process as it is an offence to register more than once.