INEC urges eligible Nigerians to complete Continuous Voter Registration as deadline ends Sunday

INEC urges eligible Nigerians to complete Continuous Voter Registration as deadline ends Sunday

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued a final appeal to eligible Nigerians to complete their Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) before the exercise officially closes on Sunday, July 26, 2026, warning that no further registrations will be accepted after the deadline unless a new exercise is announced.

In a notice published on its official X account, the electoral commission reminded prospective voters that the remaining hours present the last opportunity to register ahead of the 2027 general elections, urging citizens not to wait until the deadline expires.

“Your future won’t wait. Neither should you. The Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise ends Sunday, 26 July 2026,” the commission stated.

INEC explained that eligible Nigerians can complete the registration process through its dedicated online CVR portal or visit any designated registration centre nationwide for physical assistance.

According to the commission, all INEC State Offices, Local Government Area (LGA) offices and approved registration centres will remain open daily, including weekends, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. until the exercise closes.

The electoral body encouraged citizens requiring assistance to visit the nearest registration centre to complete their enrolment before the deadline.

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The Continuous Voter Registration exercise is designed to register Nigerians who have recently attained the age of 18, first-time voters who have never enrolled, citizens seeking to transfer their voting location after relocating, and registered voters who need to correct or update their personal information.

The exercise also allows registered voters to replace lost, stolen or damaged Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) without undergoing fresh registration, while those who have changed their place of residence can apply for a transfer to a more convenient polling location.

INEC has repeatedly advised Nigerians against multiple registrations, warning that duplicate registrations are prohibited under the Electoral Act and could lead to the cancellation of affected records during the commission’s verification process.

The commission said the nationwide registration exercise forms a crucial part of its preparations for the 2027 general elections, as the updated national register of voters will determine those eligible to participate in presidential, governorship, National Assembly and state assembly elections.

The electoral umpire has continued to expand access to voter registration through digital technology, enabling eligible Nigerians to initiate or complete the process online before biometric verification where required. The initiative is aimed at reducing congestion at registration centres and improving the efficiency of voter enrolment nationwide.

Election stakeholders have described voter registration as one of the most critical stages of Nigeria’s democratic process, noting that citizens who fail to register before the deadline may be unable to vote in the 2027 elections until another registration window is announced by the commission.

Civil society organisations have also urged young Nigerians, persons with disabilities and other eligible citizens who have yet to register to take advantage of the final hours of the exercise to ensure broader participation in future elections.

INEC reaffirmed its commitment to conducting free, fair and credible elections and encouraged Nigerians to actively participate in the electoral process by ensuring their voter registration details are complete and accurate before the registration portal closes.

With the deadline fast approaching, the commission urged all eligible citizens who are yet to register or update their voter records to act immediately, stressing that every eligible vote begins with successful registration.

 

INEC urges eligible Nigerians to complete Continuous Voter Registration as deadline ends Sunday