Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned Nigerians against multiple registration in the upcoming Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) exercise, saying offenders will face serious consequences, including complete removal from the voter register.
Alhaji Mohammed Sadiq, the Resident Electoral Commissioner
(REC) in Plateau State, issued the warning during a meeting with stakeholders
on the resumption of CVR nationwide. He emphasized that voter registration is
both a fundamental right and a civic duty, and that only duly registered
citizens can participate in elections.
Sadiq urged all Nigerians aged 18 and above who are yet to
register to obtain their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) and cautioned that
multiple registrations will not be tolerated. “Any attempt to engage in such an
act may lead to registrants being completely delisted from the register,” he
said.
The REC confirmed that the CVR exercise would commence on
August 18 with an online registration platform. Residents who have previously
registered are encouraged to collect their PVCs. The online registration can be
completed from anywhere at any time via the website:
http://www.crv.inecnigeria.org.
Sadiq explained that the exercise covers new voter
registration, PVC collection or transfer, and replacement of lost or damaged
PVCs. He also noted that measures have been put in place to prevent
non-Nigerians from participating in the registration process.
The REC called on traditional rulers, religious leaders,
political parties, and other stakeholders to educate eligible residents on the
importance of participating in the CVR exercise.
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