The Independent National Electoral Commission has extended the Continuous Voters Registration in four states namely Ogun, Plateau, Kano, Imo, Lagos and Edo by two days. The announcements were made separately by Resident Electoral Commissioners, RECs in the state.
Ogun State REC, Mr. Sam Olumekun while addressing newsmen in Abeokuta said “The Independent National Electoral Commission wishes to inform the general public that the exercise has been extended by two days. It will now end on Wednesday, November 19, as against Monday, November 17.”
Lagos state REC, Dr. Adekunle Ogunmola also told News Agency of Nigeria that the extension was to allow the commission register more voters.
Dr. Ogunmola said “We want all eligible voters whose names are not on our Electronic Voters Register to take advantage of that and get registered. But people should avoid multiple or double registration as this will deprive them of voting in future elections.”
Plateau State REC, Alhaji Habu Zarma and Edo State REC, Mr. Baritor Kpagih also made the announcements in their respective states.
In a short statement by Mr Kayode Idowu, the Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega, he said “The Chairman of INEC, Professor Attahiru Jega, approved the extension to make up for initial challenges in the exercise and to enable as many eligible persons as possible to get registered. The Commission strongly admonishes against persons using the CVR to engage in multiple registration, which is a criminal offence and culprits liable to prosecution.”
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