INEC warns Ekiti residents against multiple voter registrations, urging eligible citizens to register during second phase of CVR for June 20 elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned residents of Ekiti State against multiple registrations for the Permanent Voter Card (PVC), warning that violations would attract legal sanctions.
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The warning was issued on Monday by the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Ekiti State, Bunmi Omoseyindemi, while announcing the commencement of the second phase of Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in the state.
“Anybody who attempts to or is involved in multiple registration or commits other infractions in the ongoing CVR exercise in the state would be dealt with according to the dictates of the law,” Omoseyindemi said.
He explained that the second phase provides another opportunity for eligible residents who missed the first phase to register or update their information.
Omoseyindemi urged stakeholders to mobilise citizens, particularly those who have recently attained the voting age of 18, to register so they can exercise their civic duty in the June 20, 2026, Ekiti Governorship election and future polls.
The first phase of CVR ran from August 25 to December 10, 2025, followed by the display of registered voters’ data from December 15 to 21, 2025, allowing stakeholders to raise claims and objections and correct errors such as misspellings or inaccurate information.
The electoral body released the provisional list of candidates for the June 20 election on December 29, 2025, and INEC guidelines specify that parties have until January 12 to withdraw or replace candidates.
The final list of nominated candidates will be published on January 19.
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The REC reiterated INEC’s commitment to ensuring free, fair, and credible elections, urging political parties, candidates, and residents to support the electoral process and help build public confidence.
