INEC Vows to Ensure Integrity of Voter Registration in Nigeria

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Nigeria is focused on safeguarding the integrity of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. INEC vows to eliminate multiple registrations and ensure that only eligible Nigerian citizens can participate in the electoral process.

The commission is collaborating with key institutions, particularly the judiciary and immigration services, to protect the credibility of the voter registry. INEC emphasizes the importance of verifying citizenship and identity as the foundation of the entire electoral process.

The CVR exercise has seen strong participation, with Sokoto State registering 162,000 new voters. Voter education campaigns are being conducted to encourage wider participation and discourage electoral malpractice.

Garba, a representative, highlights the need for special electoral offense tribunals to deter violations.