INEC Takes Voter Registration to Ward Level in FCT By Oloniruha Emmanuel The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the devolution of voter registration to all 62 wards in the FCT, ahead of the area council elections. This brings the total registration centers to 69. INEC National Commissioner, Sam Olumekun, announced that the in-person registration will run from 29 September to 8 October 2025, while online pre-registration in the FCT will be suspended from 15 September. He noted that this step follows INEC’s practice in Edo, Ondo, and Anambra ahead of off-cycle elections. According to Olumekun, registration will close on 8 October in line with Section 9(6) of the Electoral Act 2022, which requires suspension 90 days before elections. #INEC #FCTVoterRegistration #RegisterToVote

News Brief: INEC Clarifies PVC Collection Process The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) cannot be printed or collected outside its offices, even after online pre-registration in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. INEC’s Director of ICT, Bayode Lawrence, explained that online registration only allows applicants to submit basic details, but physical presence at designated centres is required to capture fingerprints and other biometrics before a PVC can be issued. He stressed that the measure is aimed at protecting the integrity of the voter register and preventing manipulation or duplication. Lawrence added that INEC is working with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to integrate data from the national identity database into future registration exercises. He also noted that voters without internet access can register physically at INEC local government offices, while those with damaged cards can apply for replacements through the commission’s portal. #INEC #PVC #VoterRegistration #NigeriaDecides #Election2027 #CVR

INEC: Pre-Registered Voters Can Only Collect PVCs at Commission Offices The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified that Nigerians who pre-register during the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) will not be able to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) outside INEC offices. The electoral body emphasized that all eligible voters must visit designated INEC offices to complete their registration and collect their PVCs, ensuring transparency and proper documentation in the electoral process. #INEC #PVC #NigeriaDecides #VoterRegistration #Democracy #Election2025