The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned Nigerians against multiple registration in the forthcoming Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise.
Alhaji Mohammed Sadiq, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Plateau, said this during a meeting with stakeholders on the resumption of CVR across the country.
Sadiq said that such a move would not only attract grave consequences, but that anyone caught would be delisted entirely from the voter register.
“Voter registration is not only a fundamental right, but also a duty of every eligible citizen of Nigeria. No individual can vote in an election unless they are duly registered.
“We urge all Nigerians who have attained the age of 18 and above and are not yet registered to seize this opportunity and get their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs).
“The commission will not accept multiple registrations as any attempt to get involved in such an act may lead to such registrants being completely listed on the register,” he said.
He particularly explained that the CVR would commence from August 18 with the online registration.
The REC also called on residents of Plateau who have registered before to take advantage of the CVR exercise and collect their PVCs.
“The online registration can take place anywhere and at any time. The website to visit is http://www.crv.inecnigeria.org
He said that the commission had put modalities in place towards ensuring that non-Nigerians do not participate in the CVR exercise.
He called on traditional rulers, religious leaders, political parties and other critical stakeholders to sensitise the eligible residents to participate in the exercise.
*Promises transparency, fairness in Osun 2026 governorship election
Meanwhile, INEC says it will ensure transparency, fairness, and professionalism in the conduct of the August 8, 2026, governorship election in Osun.
The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Dr Mutiu Agboke, said this during a stakeholders’ meeting on Wednesday in Osogbo.
“Let me assure you all that INEC shall ensure a credible process in the upcoming 2026 governorship election in the state. Your votes will count.
“We shall do the right thing at all times. We shall ensure we do our best to ensure your vote counts,” he said.
Agboke also said that the notice of the election had been duly pasted in all the local government offices, including the area office in Modakeke.
He said that with the notice, all activities that would culminate in the governorship election in the state had commenced.
“As of July 31, INEC has registered 1,954,800 electorates; the electorate had collected 1,594,006 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), while 360,794 were yet to be collected.
“Residents of voting age who are yet to register for their PVCs are urged to take advantage of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), which will commence on Aug.18,” he said.
Agboke, however, said that a critical examination of the PVC statistics showed that a large number were yet to be collected.
“Concerted efforts are being made with stakeholders to continue creating awareness for the electorate, not just to register but to ensure the collection of the cards. Let me reiterate here that as it stands now, no PVC, no voting,” he said.
He urged youths to shun violence and refuse to be used as agents of destruction, fake news and other electoral malpractices during the election.
Agboke also appealed to political parties and other major stakeholders to shun vote buying and violence during the election.
The electorate should be educated to eschew vote buying and selling by anyone who may want to trade with their votes. It should be noted that both violence, vote buying and selling are punishable under the Electoral Act.
“We must all shun them. The media should help against this cankerworm. Civil societies must not keep silent in any manner. I appeal to you all to rise and continue to support INEC Osun State to deliver a credible election,” he said.
Agboke also urged the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) to ensure its members avoid hate speeches during campaign activities.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that representatives of security agencies at the meeting promised to ensure a peaceful atmosphere before, during and after the election.
