As the governorship election draws near in Edo and Ondo states, the Independent National Electoral Commission would on Monday begins the Continuous Voter Registration, calling on 635,011 Permanent Voter Cards owners to come for their cards.
According to INEC’s statistics, 373,030 PVCs are uncollected in Edo State, while 261,981 remain unclaimed in Ondo State.
Edo State’s election is scheduled for September 21, 2024, and Ondo State’s for November 16, 2024.
INEC had announced that the CVR would run from Monday, May 27, to Wednesday, June 5, from 9 am to 3 pm daily, including weekends, to accommodate voters ahead of the elections.
During this period, uncollected PVCs will also be made available for collection.
The exercise will be conducted by INEC officials and corps members at 397 walk-in registration centres, as well as at ward levels and state headquarters to enhance accessibility and efficiency.
INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu, at a recent stakeholders meeting, explained that these measures were designed to streamline the process and encourage maximum participation in the forthcoming elections.
This initiative aims to address time constraints and ensure a more inclusive registration process.
The Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi, expressed confidence in the smooth conduct of the CVR and encouraged registered voters to retrieve their PVCs.
He said, “We want to encourage all eligible persons to take advantage of this CVR window to do the needful exercise their right to vote.
“On our part, we will make the process as seamless as possible.”