The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned residents of Bauchi State against engaging in underage registration, multiple registrations, proxy collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), or obstructing its officials during the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise.
Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the state, Umar Ibrahim, issued the warning during a press briefing on Friday, stressing that such actions are serious electoral offences that attract stiff penalties under the Electoral Act 2022 (as amended).
“The Commission will not tolerate multiple registration, underage registration, or proxy collection of PVCs. These are serious electoral offences, and anyone found guilty will face the full weight of the law,” Ibrahim stated.
He explained that the CVR exercise forms part of the preparations for the 2027 general elections and is designed to ensure only qualified voters are included in the register. According to him, the Preliminary Register of Voters will be displayed every three months to allow for corrections, objections, and claims.
The REC urged all eligible residents to take advantage of the exercise to register, update their personal details, transfer their registration, or replace lost or damaged PVCs.
“I call on all eligible Nigerians in Bauchi State to make use of this opportunity to register, update your details, and collect your PVCs,” he appealed.
