[JUST IN] 2023: INEC Speaks On Extension Of Voter Registration

As the 2023 election approaches, Newsbreak reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday said the body is considering extending the continuous voter registration exercise.

INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu said this at the #YouthVoteCount2 Mega Concert in Lagos State.

We have heard your requests loud & clear. You will soon hear from us on extension of CVR registration.
Please assure me that you will register, pick your PVCs and Vote.
I also assure you that your vote will count.

Prof. Mahmood Yakubu#YouthVoteCountNG @YIAGA @EUinNigeria pic.twitter.com/N63HNX9CJj

— INEC Nigeria (@inecnigeria) June 11, 2022

“We have heard your requests loud and clear. You will soon hear from us on the extension of Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) registration. Please assure me that you will register, pick your Permanent Voter’s Card (PVCs), and vote. I also assure you that your vote will count,” the INEC boss said.

Yakubu’s comments followed calls from several quarters for the body to extend the registration scheduled to end on June 30.