INEC warns Ekiti residents against multiple voter registrations
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned residents of Ekiti State about the consequences of multiple voter registrations. Bunmi Omoseyindemi, the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, emphasized that violators will face legal sanctions. The commission announced the start of the second phase of continuous voter registration (CVR) in the state. Stakeholders are urged to mobilize eligible residents, especially new voters, to participate.
Key takeaways
- INEC warned that anyone involved in multiple registrations during the ongoing CVR in Ekiti State will be sanctioned according to the law.
- Bunmi Omoseyindemi highlighted that the second phase of CVR is for those who missed the first phase or need to update their information.
- The first phase of CVR began on August 25, 2025, and ended on December 10, 2025.
- The display of claims and objections took place from December 15 to 21, 2025, allowing corrections to registration data.
- The Ekiti State Governorship election is scheduled for June 20, with the provisional list of candidates released on December 29, 2025; parties can withdraw and replace candidates until January 12, and the final list will be published on January 19.
