By Ezeocha Nzeh
The Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC), has revealed that it has captured over Two million (2m) new registrants in the commission’s ongoing online Continuous Voter Registration exercise.
Festus Okoye, the INEC national commissioner, in charge of Information and Voter Education, stated in a statement he signed on Monday that the number of fresh registrants since the launch of the online registration portal on 28th June 2021 has now exceeded two million.
Okoye stated that “As at 7am today Monday 23rd August 2021, the number of new registrants is 2,215,832.”
The commission noted further that about 430,368 people have been captured in the ongoing physical exercise, which is currently in its fourth weeks .
Detailed distribution of the online and completed registration by State/FCT, age, gender, occupation and disability has been uploaded on the Commission’s website and social media platforms for public information.
“Once again, the Commission appeals to all eligible citizens who have not registered before 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.” INEC noted
