INEC resumes voter registration May 11

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise will resume for its third and final phase on Monday, May 11, 2026.

INEC recalled that the second phase of the exercise was suspended on April 17 to allow the commission clean up the register after its publication for claims and objections by registrants.

The commission, in a statement on Tuesday, May 5, said the third phase of the CVR, which begins on May 11, will end on Friday, July 10, 2026.

It urged eligible citizens who have attained the age of 18, as well as those who were unable to register during the earlier phases, to use the latest opportunity to do so.

INEC also directed registered voters who wish to transfer their registration, replace lost or damaged Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), or correct their biodata, to access the commission’s dedicated online portal at cvr.inecnigeria.org or visit INEC State and Local Government Area offices nationwide.

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INEC added: “In continuation of the process, the commission will display the Register of Voters for claims and objections from Thursday, 23rd July to Wednesday, 29th July 2026.

“This statutory exercise provides an important opportunity for citizens to scrutinise the register and assist the Commission in ensuring its accuracy, completeness and credibility.”

The commission also reassured Nigerians that all necessary arrangements have been concluded for the smooth conduct of the exercise.

“We once again appeal to all eligible citizens to present themselves for registration and to play their part in strengthening the foundation of our electoral process,” it said.