In preparation for the upcoming Edo and Ondo governorship elections scheduled for September 21 and November 16, respectively, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has initiated the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) process.
The CVR serves two main purposes:
- Enabling New Registrations:
Eligible citizens who are not yet registered voters can now register to participate in the electoral process. - Facilitating Transfers:
Registered voters can also take advantage of the CVR to transfer their registration from other states within the federation to Edo and Ondo states. Additionally, voters can change their registration location within the two states.
The registration process is taking place at 397 centers across Edo and Ondo states.
Due to flooding at its State Headquarters caused by torrential rains, INEC has designated the INEC Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area (LGA) office (located at 16 Custom Road, off Benin/Auchi Road, Benin City) as the primary CVR center.
INEC has shared detailed names and addresses of the registration centers with stakeholders and has also uploaded this information to its website and social media platforms.
“In addition, the Commission is releasing an easy online locator of the registration centres. Interested persons can send an sms to a dedicated number (09136913660) from their mobile phones indicating the name of the State, Local Government Area and Ward.
“In return, they will receive the detailed address of the centre and a Google map to lead them there. Alternatively, interested registrants can simply visit our website http://cvr.inecnigeria.org/locator.
“A short graphic of the procedure for accessing the registration centres has been uploaded to our website and social media platforms.
“We urge all eligible citizens in Edo and Ondo States who are not registered voters to seize the opportunity of the CVR to register. It is also an opportunity for those who wish to transfer their registration from other States of the Federation to the two States or from one location to another within the States to do so.
“Similarly, requests for replacement of lost or damaged Permanent Voters‘ Cards (PVCs) can be made at the registration centres.
“Furthermore, uncollected PVCs will also be available at the registration centres for collection on presentation of the Temporary Voters‘ Cards (TVCs) by registered voters in person. No cards will be collected by proxy.
“The commission once again appeals to eligible citizens to come out en masse to register and to do so early. Last minute rush should be avoided,“ the statement reads.
