By EMMANUEL OLONIRUHA

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has concluded the second phase of its nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, recording a total of 3,748,704 completed registrations across the country.

Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Mrs Victoria Eta-Messi, in the commission’s weekly update for week 14 released in Abuja, said that the phase II of the exercise was concluded on Friday, April 17.

Eta-Messi said that the figure comprised both online pre-registrations and in-person completions at designated centres nationwide, reflecting sustained public participation in the voter registration process ahead of the 2027 General Election.

“A breakdown of the registrations shows that 2,259,288 Nigerians completed their registration through the online pre-registration portal, while 1,489,416 finalised their registration physically,” she said.

Eta-Messi noted that the figures were preliminary and subject to further verification.

She said that with the conclusion of the registration phase, INEC had shifted focus to the display of the Register of Voters for Claims and Objections, a critical stage in ensuring the accuracy and credibility of the voter register.

She said that the display exercise would take place at designated centres nationwide from April 29 to May 5, providing an opportunity for citizens to verify their details and raise objections where necessary.

Eta-Messi urged all Nigerians who registered during the second phase to take advantage of this window to confirm the accuracy of their information and assist in identifying ineligible entries, including duplicate registrations, deceased persons and non-citizens.

The CVR exercise is being conducted in phases. The first phase commenced on Aug. 18, 2025 and ended on Dec. 10, 2025, while the second phase ran from Jan. 5 to April 27.

She noted that the date for the commencement of the 3rd phase would be made public in due course.

Eta-Messi reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to a clean and credible voter register which, according to her, remained central to the conduct of free, fair, and transparent elections. (NAN)

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