Kebbi: INEC warns against underage, multiple registrations as CVR begins August 18
The Independent National Electoral Commission has warned against multiple and underage registrations in Kebbi State as continuous voter registration begins on August 18 in the state.
The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Kebbi State, Abubakar Sarkin-Pawa-Dambo, gave the warning while briefing journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday.
He said, “The INEC will not condone multiple registration, registration by proxy, underage registration and all other illegal forms of getting registered as the commission begins CVR on August 18. INEC in her efforts to serve Nigerians better will commence the continuous registration of eligible voters for online pre- registration on the said date.
“In-person registration will commence on August 25. Nigerians who have turned 18 are now eligible to obtain their cards either via the online registration or present themselves to our Local Government Area offices of their residence for the exercise.’’
Mr Sarkin-Pawa-Dambo added that eligible voters with lost, misplaced, mutilated voter cards or who changed addresses or residences could also present themselves for the physical registration.
He stated, “Those whose voter cards are defaced and those who wish to correct their names or date of birth can also present themselves at any of our Local Government offices of their residence for the registration. The registration will be conducted at all INEC Area offices of Kebbi State from 9 a.m to 3p.m daily except on weekends and public holidays.’’
Mr Sarkin-Pawa-Dambo added that the INEC registered 2,032, 41 eligible voters before the 2023 general elections.
He said, “Out of the registered number, 1,096,449 are male representing 54 per cent and female registration stands at 935,592 and represents 46 per cent. The total number of registration areas (RA) stands at 225 and the total number of polling units stands at 3,743.
“The state has three senatorial zones and nine federal constituencies as of 2023. 1,847,752 have collected their permanent voter cards representing 97 per cent. Though, a negligible number of these voter cards are lying down in our offices, we encourage the owners to present themselves for the collection of their cards at a date to be announced later.’’
(NAN)
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