26/07/2026
*Voter Registration Ends Today as Opposition Parties Demand Extension*
ABUJA, Nigeria –
https://alertglobalonline.com/voter-registration-ends-today-as-opposition-parties-demand-extension/
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has insisted that the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise will end today, despite mounting calls from opposition political parties and civil society organisations for an extension to enable more eligible Nigerians to register ahead of the 2027 general elections.
INEC maintained that the registration exercise will conclude as scheduled on Sunday, July 26, 2026, with designated registration centres operating between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The commission urged all eligible citizens who have yet to register or update their voter information to take advantage of the final hours of the exercise.
In a message shared on its official X account, the electoral body reminded Nigerians that participation in the voter registration exercise is essential for those wishing to vote in the 2027 elections.
However, opposition political parties and several civil society organisations have appealed to INEC to extend the deadline, arguing that logistical challenges, heavy turnout at registration centres, and technical issues may prevent many eligible voters from being captured in the national voters' register. They warned that ending the exercise as scheduled could disenfranchise millions of prospective voters.
Despite the appeals, INEC has ruled out any further extension, explaining that it must begin the next phase of the electoral process, including cleaning and verifying registration data, compiling the voters' register, addressing claims and objections, and preparing Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the elections.
The commission reaffirmed that adhering to the electoral timetable is necessary to ensure a credible and transparent electoral process, while encouraging Nigerians who are yet to register to complete the process before the close of registration today.
— Alert Global News
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has insisted that the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise will end