INEC concludes CVR phase two, registers 3.7 million voters

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has concluded the second phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, recording a total of 3,748,704 completed registrations nationwide.

 

In a statement issued on Friday by its Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Victoria Etta-Messi, the commission said the figure comprises both online pre-registrations and in-person completions.

 

“A breakdown of the registrations shows that 2,259,288 Nigerians completed their registration through the online pre-registration portal, while 1,489,416 finalised their registration physically,” the statement said.

 

INEC, however, noted that the figures are provisional and subject to further verification.

 

With the registration phase concluded, the commission announced a transition to the display of the voter register for claims and objections, a key step in ensuring its accuracy.

 

“The display exercise will take place at designated centres nationwide from April 29 to May 5, 2026,” it added.

 

The commission urged registrants to verify their details and report discrepancies, including duplicate entries, deceased persons, and non-citizens.

 

INEC also outlined that the CVR exercise is being conducted in phases, with the first phase held between August and December 2025, and the second phase running from January 5 to April 17, 2026.

 

It assured that details of the third phase would be announced in due course, reaffirming its commitment to credible, free, and fair elections.