…Warns Against Underage, Multiple Registration
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Bayelsa State has said that they are fully prepared for the Continuous Voters’ Registration (CVR) Excercise across the state.
Addressing journalists at the state INEC headquarters in Yenagoa, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) Mallam Isah Shaka Ehimeakhe, disclosed that pre-registration will begin on the 18th of August 2025 via the official INEC portal.
He said the portal will enables citizens to fill an application form and upload their details online. But, that they will validate their registration at any of the approved designated center.
The REC who was newly posted to the state and assumed office in June 2025 further said registered voters who wish to change their voting locations, update their information or replace their list or damaged PVCs can also do so via the portal.
According to him, in-person/physical registration will commence on Sunday, August 25th, 2025 at all INEC Local Government Area Registration Centers across Bayelsa state.
“All eligible persons are encouraged to begin the process early to avoid last minute congestion,” he said.
Ehimeakhe added, ” voter registration is not only a fundamental right but also a duty of every eligible citizen of Nigeria. No individual can vote in an election unless they are duly registered to do so. We urge all Nigerians who have attained the age of 18 and have not registered to seize the this opportunity.
” Your Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC) is your voice and power. Without it, you are excluded from the nation-building process and decision making”.
Speaking further, he said the registration is mainly for people that have clock 18 years and for those that have not registered at all in order to avoid double registration.
“Under age registration will not be allowed”.
“INEC calls on all stakeholders, traditional rulers, religious leaders, political parties, youth and women groups, civil society organisations, the media and community heads to support and promote this voter registration drive. Your involvement is crucial to ensuring a smooth, inclusive, and credible registration process.
“The commission remains resolute in protecting the voting rights of every of eligible Nigerian. No eligible citizen will be denied the opportunity to register and vote. INEC will collaborate with security agencies and other partners to ensure a peaceful, secure and transparent registration exercise,” he stated.
