The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned Nigerians against registering multiple times during the upcoming Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) exercise, warning that violators risk being fully removed from the voter register.
Alhaji Mohammed Sadiq, Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Plateau State, issued the warning during a stakeholder meeting on the nationwide resumption of the CVR. He stressed that voter registration is both a fundamental right and a civic responsibility, and only properly registered citizens are eligible to vote in elections.
Sadiq urged all Nigerians aged 18 and above who have not yet registered to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), emphasizing that multiple registrations will not be tolerated. “Any attempt to engage in such an act may result in registrants being completely delisted from the register,” he stated.
The REC confirmed that the CVR exercise will begin on August 18, featuring an online registration platform. Residents who have previously registered are encouraged to collect their PVCs. The online process can be accessed anytime and anywhere via http://www.crv.inecnigeria.org.
The exercise covers new voter registrations, PVC collection or transfer, and replacement of lost or damaged PVCs. Measures have been put in place to prevent non-Nigerians from registering.
Sadiq called on traditional rulers, religious leaders, political parties, and other stakeholders to educate eligible residents on the importance of participating in the CVR exercise.
