The Continuous Voter Registration, CVR, exercise by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has been extended dateline in the Federal Capital Territory.
A statement issued in Abuja and issued by Victoria Eta-Messi, Director, Voter Education and Publicity Department, explained that the exercise which was expected to be concluded on Wednesday, has been extended to Sunday, 12th October 2025.
The statement noted that as of 7th October 2025, a total of 55,346 new voter registrations had been recorded in the FCT, comprising 38,528 online pre-registrations and 16,818 completed physical registrations.
The statement expressed delight that the impressive turnout underscores the growing civic awareness among residents and the effectiveness of devolving the exercise to the grassroots, stressing that the online pre-registration option in the FCT remains suspended to enable all pre-registrants to complete their registration in person at the designated centres.
“At its Third Quarterly Meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) held on Tuesday, 7th October 2025, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) reviewed ongoing electoral activities, including the Continuous Voter Registration, CVR, exercise in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),” the statement explained.
It added that following the review, the Commission approved a four-day extension of the ongoing ward-level CVR exercise in the FCT, pointing out that the exercise which was earlier scheduled to end today, Wednesday, 8th October 2025, will now continue until Sunday, 12th October 2025.
As of 7th October 2025, a total of 55,346 new voter registrations had been recorded in the FCT, comprising 38,528 online pre-registrations and 16,818 completed physical registrations, INEC said.
The statement stated that the impressive turnout underscores the growing civic awareness among residents and the effectiveness of devolving the exercise to the grassroots.
As earlier announced, it observed that the online pre-registration option in the FCT remains suspended to enable all pre-registrants to complete their registration in person at the designated centres, saying that the measure ensures the validity of their records in accordance with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2022.
The Commission then appealed to all eligible citizens who have not yet registered to take advantage of this extension to register voters that wish to transfer their registration to the FCT, or within the FCT, are also encouraged to do so within this period.
According to the statement, “However, citizens are reminded that multiple registration is a punishable offence under the law.”
It said the list and addresses of all registration centres remain available on the Commission’s website and official social media platforms.
The Commission appreciated the cooperation of FCT residents and the dedication of its field officials and stakeholders to ensuring a seamless and inclusive registration exercise.
