The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned residents of Kebbi State to steer clear of multiple and underage registration as the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise begins on the 18th of August, 2025.
Abubakar Sarkin-Pawa-Dambo, the state’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), delivered the warning during a press briefing in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday, the 30th of July, 2025.
He said, “The INEC will not condone multiple registrations, registration by proxy, under-aged registration and all other illegal forms of getting registered as the commission begins CVR on Aug.18.”
Sarkin-Pawa-Dambo explained that eligible voters can begin online pre-registration on the 18th of August, while physical registration will follow a week later.
“INEC in her efforts to serve Nigerians better will commence the continuous registration of eligible voters for online pre- registration on the said date.
“In-person registration will commence on August 25. Nigerians who have turned 18 are now eligible to obtain their cards either via the online registration or present themselves to our Local Government Area offices of their residence for the exercise,” he stated.
He added that the commission is also providing for those who previously registered but need updates due to loss, damage, or relocation.
“Those whose voter cards are defaced and those who wish to correct their names or date of birth can also present themselves at any of our Local Government offices of their residence for the registration.
“The registration will be conducted at all INEC Area offices of Kebbi State from 9a.m to 3p.m daily except on weekends and public holidays,” he said.
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Looking back at the 2023 elections, the REC gave figures for registered voters in the state.
“Out of the registered number, 1,096,449 are male representing 54 per cent and female registration stands at 935,592 and represents 46 per cent.
“The total number of Registration Areas (RA) stands at 225 and the total number of Polling Units stands at 3,743.
“The state has three senatorial zones and nine federal constituencies as at 2023. 1,847,752 have collected their Permanent Voter Cards representing 97 per cent.”
He urged those who haven’t picked up their Permanent Voter Cards to do so when a collection date is announced.
“Though a negligible number of these voter cards are lying down in our offices, we encourage the owners to present themselves for the collection of their cards at a date to be announced later,” Sarkin-Pawa-Dambo said.