The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise will end today, urging eligible Nigerians to complete their registration or update their voter information before the deadline. In a post on X, INEC reminded prospective voters that the exercise covers new voter registration, transfer of voter registration, correction of personal details, and replacement of lost or damaged Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). “Time is running out, but there’s still an opportunity to make your voice count,” INEC said.
“Register to vote or update your voter information before the close of Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) today, Sunday, 26 July 2026.” The commission advised eligible Nigerians to complete their registration through its online CVR portal or visit any of its state or local government offices before the exercise closes, stressing that participation in the exercise is mandatory for those intending to vote in next year’s general election. INEC had in July extended the nationwide voter registration exercise by two weeks to allow more eligible Nigerians to register ahead of the 2027 polls. The commission began the first phase of the CVR in August 2025 with online pre-registration, followed by physical registration later that month.
By the end of the phase in December, it had recorded 2,572,054 completed registrations, comprising 1,503,832 online registrations and 1,068,222 in-person registrations. The second phase ran from January 5 to April 17, during which 3,748,704 additional registrations were completed nationwide, while the third phase commenced in May before concluding on Sunday. The post INEC urges Nigerians to register as CVR closes today appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Shina Abubakar In a bid to ensure hitch-free accreditation for the August 15 Osun governorship election, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has disclosed that it will embark on mock accreditation exercise on the 1st of August, 2026. A public announcement issued by the commission and signed by Ariyo Rufus, Head of Department, Voter Education, Publicity, Gender and Inclusivity, for the Resident Electoral Commission, Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola, said the exercise was aimed at assessing its operational readiness and testing the efficiency of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, BVAS ahead of the governorship election. The commission stated that the exercise would simulate Election Day accreditation procedures but clarified that no voting would take place during the exercise.
“The mock accreditation would be conducted in selected polling units spread across the three senatorial districts of Osun State, covering Osun Central, Osun East and Osun West. In Osun Central Senatorial District, the selected local government areas are Osogbo, Olorunda, Ifelodun and Boripe, with designated polling units identified for the exercise. “For Osun East Senatorial District, the exercise will take place in selected polling units across Ilesa-West, Ilesa-East, Oriade and Obokun local government areas.” INEC also listed Egbedore, Ede-North, Ede-South and Ejigbo local government areas as the selected councils for the mock accreditation exercise in Osun West Senatorial District.
The commission urged all registered voters whose polling units were selected to participate in the exercise, stressing that only holders of valid Permanent Voter Cards would be accredited. “This exercise is designed to test the functionality and efficiency of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) under conditions similar to Election Day. There shall be no voting during the exercise,” the commission stated.
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