Emma Elekwa
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will resume third and final phase of current nationwide Continuous Voter Registration exercise next week.
A statement by Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, said the exercise would resume on Monday, May 11, 2026 and end on Friday, July 10, 2026.
He advised citizens who have attained the age of 18 or were unable to register during the earlier phases to do so.
Haruna reassured Nigerians that necessary arrangements have been concluded for the smooth conduct of the exercise.
He appealed to eligible citizens to play their part in strengthening the foundation of our electoral process.
The statement reads, “The second phase of the exercise was suspended on 17th April 2026 to allow the Commission clean up the register after its publication for claims and objections by registrants.
“The third phase of the CVR, which begins on Monday, 11th May 2026, will end on Friday, 10th July 2026.
Expected participants
He appealed to eligible citizens who have attained the age of 18 to take advantage of the exercise.
Haruna also called on those unable to register during the earlier phases, should seize this opportunity to do so.
“Similarly, registered voters who wish to transfer their registration, replace lost or damaged Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), or correct their biodata, are advised to access the Commission’s dedicated online portal at https://cvr.inecnigeria.org or visit INEC State and Local Government Area offices nationwide.
The Register of Voters for claims and objections from Thursday, 23rd July to Wednesday, 29th July 2026.
He said CVR enables citizens to scrutinise the register and assist INEC in ensuring its accuracy, completeness and credibility.
“The Commission reassures Nigerians that all necessary arrangements have been concluded for the smooth conduct of the exercise.
“We once again appeal to all eligible citizens to present themselves for registration.
“They should play their part in strengthening the foundation of our electoral process.”
