City Boy Movement Clarifies Membership Registration Status

The City Boy Movement has rejected allegations that its ongoing membership registration could interfere with Nigeria’s electoral process, asserting that the exercise is distinct from the voter registration conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The movement stated that its registration aims to build a membership database and strengthen organizational structures, clarifying that its membership forms and cards hold no electoral value and cannot replace INEC’s Permanent Voter Cards.

O’tega Ogra, Deputy Director-General, Media, Communication and Public Affairs, emphasized that the registration is open to existing members and new Nigerians voluntarily, either in person or online. The movement reiterated that only INEC has the authority to register eligible voters and maintain the national voters’ register.

It also denied any coercion in joining the organization and assured that personal information collected would be processed lawfully and transparently, with safeguards against unauthorized access. The movement encouraged anyone with evidence of misconduct to submit complaints through official channels.