More women register as voters in Gombe for the first time
Dr Saad Idris of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced that more women than men have registered as voters in Gombe State, marking a historic first for the state. A total of 36,638 new voters were enrolled during Phase I of the Continuous Voter Registration exercise. Idris highlighted both the achievements and ongoing challenges, noting that Gombe's registration numbers remain lower than those of other northern states. He also outlined new plans to improve voter registration and urged stakeholders to support the process.
Key takeaways
- INEC registered 36,638 new voters in Gombe State during Phase I, with women making up 58% of registrants.
- Dr Saad Idris stated this is the first time in Gombe's history that female registration has surpassed male registration.
- The exercise also included 7,613 voter transfers, 9,031 corrections or updates, and 1,383 Permanent Voter Card collections.
- Idris announced a 50-day rotational deployment of INEC Voter Enrolment Devices to Registration Areas, starting Monday, February 2, 2026.
- Stakeholders, including political parties and security agencies, were urged to intensify mobilisation and ensure a peaceful registration process.
