CVR hits 3,325,741 registrations as Isoko South bye-election holds 11 September, says INEC

By Laraba Ajibda
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said to the total number of Nigerians who have registered in Continuous Voter Registration on week 9 is 3,325,741.

The Commission has been updating Nigerians on the figures CVR since the commencement on July 19, 2021.

This week’s update has Nigerians who have completed registration to be 569,828, online pre-registration 2,485,770.

In another development, the Commission also announced 11th September, 2020 to hold Isoko South bye-election following the declaration of vacancy by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly.

In a statement on Monday by INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Barrister Festus Okoye said,
“twelve (12) political parties conducted primaries and nominated their candidates for the bye-election. The personal particulars of one (1) female and eleven (11) male candidates have been published in the constituency as required by law. The list has also been uploaded to the Commission’s website and social media platforms for public information.”

Okoye reassured all political parties of a level playing field, the Commission expects parties and candidates to conduct their electioneering campaign and Election Day activities with civility and decorum consistent with the provisions of the law.