The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it
has received over two million applications on the online portal for the
continuous voter registration (CVR) exercise.
In June, the commission launched a portal where Nigerians
can register or request to update their voter information before they complete
the process physically at designated centres.
In a statement on Monday, Festus Okoye, chairman, INEC
information and voter education committee, said the number of new registrants
has risen to 2,215,832.
The electoral body also said the number of completed
registrations at physical centers has reached 430,363.
“The number of fresh
registrants since the launch of the online registration portal on 28th June
2021 has now exceeded two million. As at 7am today Monday 23rd August 2021, the
number of new registrants is 2,215,832,” the commission said.
“Similarly, four weeks ago, the Commission commenced the
in-person or physical registration as well as the completion of online
pre-registration in our State and Local Government Area offices nationwide. The
number of completed registration now stands at 430,363.”
According to the data released by the commission, youths
account for the highest number of registrants with 1,877,552 registrations.
The data also shows that Osun state is in the lead for
online registrations with 365,412 registrants, while Anambra leads in the
number of completed registrations with 30,376 registrants.
The commission called on all eligible citizens who have not
registered to seize the opportunity to do so.
“For emphasis, the commission wishes to reiterate that those
who have already registered as voters need not register again. However, those
who wish to transfer to another place where they wish to vote in future elections
or who have issues with their Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) may apply online
or in-person for resolution,” it said.
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