2027: INEC Announces Extension of Continuous Voter Registration
The commission said the new portal will let first-time voters complete biometric registration on personal devices without visiting an INEC office.
- National Commissioner Mohammed Kudu Haruna announced on Friday that the Independent National Electoral Commission extended the Continuous Voter Registration exercise by two weeks, shifting the deadline to July 24th.
- The extension followed a review of the exercise and feedback from state offices, political parties, and civil society organisations, reflecting the Commission's commitment to ensuring all eligible Nigerians can register.
- Starting Wednesday, July 8, the Commission will introduce an online self-service voter registration platform for first-time voters, enabling them to complete registration using personal devices without visiting an INEC office.
- INEC stated that the new system features "robust identity verification, biometric validation, and backend integrity checks" to safeguard accuracy, with a step-by-step guide available on the dedicated CVR portal.
- Eligible Nigerians are urged by INEC to utilize the additional two-week window and new online registration option, advancing the use of technology to improve citizens' experience in the electoral process.
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