The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has resumed the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, marking the start of the second phase of voter registration across the country.
The resumption took effect on Monday and was confirmed by Adedayo Oketola, Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman.
The development follows the conclusion of the first phase of the CVR, which ended on December 10, 2025. INEC had earlier launched online pre-registration on August 18, 2025, before commencing physical registration at designated centres nationwide on August 25, 2025.
According to the commission, 9,891,801 Nigerians initiated online pre-registration during the first phase, while 2,572,054 registrations were fully completed as of November 28, 2025. This includes 1,503,832 online registrations and 1,068,222 physical enrolments.
INEC said the interval between the two phases was used to carry out statutory requirements, including the display of the voters’ register for claims and objections, in line with Section 19 of the Electoral Act 2022. The display exercise took place from December 15 to 21, 2025, at local government offices.
The commission urged eligible Nigerians who have yet to register to take advantage of the resumption to register, transfer their voting locations, or update their personal details. It also encouraged those who registered during the first phase to verify their information and report any errors or ineligible entries.
INEC noted that CVR activities remain suspended in Anambra State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) due to ongoing electoral activities, adding that new resumption dates for both areas will be announced later.
Meanwhile, members of the Labour Party (LP) in the FCT staged a protest at INEC’s national headquarters on Monday, demanding the inclusion of their candidates in the February 21 Area Council elections. The protesters accused INEC of disregarding a court order and vowed to continue their protest until the issue is resolved.
Responding, INEC National Commissioner Abdullahi Abdul Zuru said the commission was dealing with conflicting court orders but assured protesters that the matter would be handled in accordance with the law.
