INEC records 9.8 million voter pre-registrations, 2.5m completed registrations in CVR exercise

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released first quarter figures from the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise showing 9,891,801 online pre registrations and 2,572,054 completed registrations nationwide as of November 28 2025.

Victoria Eta Messi, director voter education and publicity, INEC, said the completed registrations comprise 1,503,832 online completions and 1,068,222 physical registrations across the 774 local government areas, state offices and the Federal Capital Territory.

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The Commission announced that the first quarter of the exercise will close on December 10 and that the display of the Register of Voters for Claims and Objections will hold from December 15 to 21 at local government offices.

Eta Messi urged citizens who registered, transferred or updated their details to verify their information and report inaccuracies to protect the integrity of the voter roll.

INEC said the CVR exercise remains suspended in Anambra State and the Federal Capital Territory due to electoral activities in both locations. New dates for resumption will be communicated later.

The second phase of the nationwide registration is scheduled to begin on January 5 2026 in line with the Commission’s timetable.

INEC reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a credible and transparent voter register as preparations intensify for the 2026 election cycle.

Ruth Tene, Assistant Editor, Agric/Solid Minerals/INEC

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