The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has restated that the approved voter registration age remains 18 years.
INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, in Yobe state,
Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi, made the clarification this on Thursday when he paid
an advocacy visit to the Emir of Bade, Alhaji Abubakar Umar- Suleiman, in
Gashua.
The REC was responding to Suleiman’s question on whether a
16 or 17-year-old would be allowed to register to vote when he/she turned 18 in
2027.
“Only eligible citizens of 18 years and above are allowed to
register and vote under the Electoral Act,” the REC said.
According to him, voter registration is a critical aspect of
the electoral process which could make or mar the integrity of any election.
Abdullahi further explained that he was at the palace to
solicit the Emir’s support in enlightening the people in his domain for the
successful conduct of the Continuous Voter Registration, CVR.
The REC pointed out that INEC is mandated by the law to
collaborate with stakeholders and review voter register ahead of any election.
He said online voter registration had already begun on
August 18, while the physical registration was slated for August 25, adding
that both components would last for one year.
The REC said the physical registration would be conducted at
INEC headquarters in Damaturu and its registration centres across the 17 local
government areas of the state.
He listed the target beneficiaries to include residents who
had not been previously registered, those who turned 18, those with issues with
Permanent Voter Card, PVCs, and those who wished to change their polling units.
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