The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it commenced phase two of its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise from Jan. 5, across 31 Local Government Area offices in Akwa Ibom.
The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) Mr Obo Effanga, disclosed this in a statement in Uyo on Tuesday.
He warned those who had completed their registration in the first phase which ended on Dec. 10, 2025, not to register in another location as same would amount to double registration.
The REC also warned those whose names were already on the register as at 2023 general election, not to register again.
He reminded eligible voters of the provisons of section 23 of the Electoral Act 2022, which spells out the penalty for double registration, attempt to induce registration officers, giving false information, disruption of registration exercise, among others.
He, consequently, directed all electoral officers to ensure that registration centres are opened by 9 a.m. daily for the exercise.
“I am pleased to report that following my earlier directive, all 32 Registration Centres located at the State headquarters and 31 INEC LGA offices opened for business by 9 a.m. today, signaling the commencement of phase two of the nationwide CVR exercise in Akwa Ibom,” he said.
The REC emphasised that the phase two of the exercise provides opportunity for citizens, who could not register during phase one, to do so now.
Effanga assured electorates that registration centres in the state will open between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily, except on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
He said that citizens eligible to participate in the ongoing registration include: those who have attained the age of 18 years and above and have not registered before.
Others include: those who required a replacement of their lost or damaged Permanent Voter Card (PVCs); as well as voters wishing to transfer their registration to new locations.
He added that persons who wish to correct or update their voter information, such as names and addresses, were also fit to register.
