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Oyo State Records 66,951 Voter Registrations Amid Continuous Voters Registration Exercise

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The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for INEC in Oyo State, Dr. Adeniran Rahmon Tella, announced on Tuesday that 66,951 voters have been registered in the state since the first phase of the Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) exercise began. The impressive turnout is seen as a clear indication of the residents' eagerness to be fully involved in the democratic process. The CVR exercise is a fundamental pillar of any inclusive democracy, and the commission has adopted a multi-channel and grassroots-oriented approach to reach out to eligible voters. The campaign will provide clear, simple, and accurate information on the requirements, steps for registration, transfer, and PVC collection.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) exercise in Oyo State has recorded 66,951 voter registrations since its commencement.
  • The turnout is considered impressive, indicating residents' eagerness to participate in the democratic process.
  • The CVR exercise will last for a year and will be suspended as of 30th August 2026.
  • New registrants' biometrics (fingerprints and facial) will have to be captured as part of the registration process.
  • Already registered voters do not need to visit INEC offices to transfer their PVC, deface their PVC, or lost their Permanent Voter's Card (PVC) as these processes can be done online through the CVR website https://cvr.inecnigeria.org/Public/getStarted.
  • INEC offices are open daily from 9am to 3pm (excluding weekends and National Public Holidays) for seamless registration.
  • Two Voter Enrolment Device (IVED) Machines have been placed at the State Office and in all 33 INEC LGA Offices.
  • The CVR initiative is a fundamental pillar of any inclusive democracy.

Statistics:

  • 66,951 voters have been registered in Oyo State as of the first phase of the CVR exercise.
  • 4.85% of Nigerians completed online pre-registration within the first week of resumption in Oyo State.
  • The CVR exercise is expected to last for a year.
  • The commission has adopted a multi-channel and grassroots-oriented approach to reach out to eligible voters.
  • The campaign will reach out to community leaders, youth groups, women's associations, and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) across all 33 INEC LGAs in the state.

Sources:

  • Oyo State INEC official briefing with Dr. Adeniran Rahmon Tella, Resident Electoral Commissioner.

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