INEC captures 203,497 eligible voters online in one week

One week after it began the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that 203,497 eligible Nigerians have completed the online pre-registration as fresh voters.

The figure, according to a statement by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, could rise to 259,713 if applications for voter transfer, replacement of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and information are included.

He said details of the entire exercise have been uploaded on the commission’s website and social media platforms.