An Igbo socio-cultural think tank with members both in Nigeria and the diaspora, Nzuko Umunna, yesterday, called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to extend the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise beyond the June 30, 2022, deadline to address the surge in eligible voters.

The group said it has observed the enthusiasm of eligible voters to get registered, as well as INEC’s assurances that no voter will be disenfranchised, stressing that the commission has demonstrated uncommon patriotism.

In a statement signed by the Executive Secretary of the group, Ngozi Odumuko, the group noted that it has observed the huge turnout of eligible voters, especially youths, for voter registration across the country.

The group said: “We have observed, in the past one week, the large turnout of Nigerians, especially the youths, across the federation for the Continuous Voter Registration exercise.

It further noted that the development would impact positively on the development of democracy in the country.

“This development is a positive one for our democracy as it signifies increasing interest of citizens in the electoral process and, therefore, should be encouraged by the election management body and stakeholders in the country,” it said.

The group also commended various religious, civil society groups and individuals, who have been encouraging the citizens to register and vote during elections.

It, however, commended the electoral body for deploying additional 209 registration machines to Lagos, Kano and states in the South East, where it noticed large turnout of unregistered voters for the exercise.

SIMILARLY, following the surge in the number of citizens seeking to register in the on-going CVR exercise, INEC in Anambra, has created additional 25 registration centres across the state.

The Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Nkwachukwu Orji, who disclosed this during a press briefing, yesterday, in Awka, said that operations have commenced at the centres.

Orji disclosed that the additional centres bring the total number in Anambra to 87, adding that some local council offices, shutdown as a result of insecurity, have been reopened.

“Specifically, on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, the Idemili North Local Council office was reopened. Yesterday, June 14, 2022, we have resumed registration exercise in Ogbaru and Ayamelum councils.”


https://guardian.ng/politics/group-urges-inec-to-extend-voter-registration-deadline/

Nigerians have just woken up from long time slumber. No more dulling. We must get things rightly done this time around.

Is that all they can do?
Action should follow.
Sensitize the people.
Ensure Cards are being collected.
Follow up on INEC to deploy more registration machines and personnel.

The current turnout for registration is overwhelming.
Wonder why this voter's card regis can not be done fully online especially for those who have captured their biometrics via BVN, NIN, SIM Card, NIMC, Driver's Licence, etc
All that is needed is to link your data to existing NIN database.