The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned Nigerians against multiple registration in the upcoming Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) exercise, saying offenders will face serious consequences, including complete removal from the voter register.
Alhaji Mohammed Sadiq, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Plateau State, issued the warning during a meeting with stakeholders on the resumption of CVR nationwide. He emphasized that voter registration is both a fundamental right and a civic duty, and that only duly registered citizens can participate in elections.
Sadiq urged all Nigerians aged 18 and above who are yet to register to obtain their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) and cautioned that multiple registrations will not be tolerated. “Any attempt to engage in such an act may lead to registrants being completely delisted from the register,” he said.
The REC confirmed that the CVR exercise would commence on August 18 with an online registration platform. Residents who have previously registered are encouraged to collect their PVCs. The online registration can be completed from anywhere at any time via the website: http://www.crv.inecnigeria.org.
Sadiq explained that the exercise covers new voter registration, PVC collection or transfer, and replacement of lost or damaged PVCs.
He also noted that measures have been put in place to prevent non-Nigerians from participating in the registration process.
The REC called on traditional rulers, religious leaders, political parties, and other stakeholders to educate eligible residents on the importance of participating in the CVR exercise.
