INEC Steps up Stakeholder Push as Ondo CVR Phase One Closes

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ondo State has intensified stakeholder engagement as the first phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise winds down.

According to details posted by the Commission on Thursday, December 11, 2025, via its official X account, Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babalola met with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) on Tuesday, December 9, to assess field operations and firm up the Commission’s transparency drive ahead of the December 10 phase close.

INEC data shows that since the CVR opened on August 25, 2025, the state has recorded 18,045 new registrants, 9,290 voter transfers, 2,353 corrections, and 3,725 replacements for lost or damaged PVCs. A total of 1,838 old PVCs were also collected.

Mrs. Babalola praised CSOs for sustained mobilisation efforts across communities, describing their involvement as crucial to strengthening voter participation.

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In her session with political parties under IPAC, the REC restated INEC’s commitment to consistent consultation with key actors to reinforce credibility in the state’s electoral process.

Head of ICT/Voter Registration, Mrs. Kemi Philip-Ajila, announced that the Preliminary Register of Voters (PRV) will be displayed across all 18 INEC Local Government offices from December 15 to 21, 2025, allowing the public to verify details, file claims, or raise objections.

Mrs. Babalola said the engagements reflect the Commission’s determination to sustain a transparent, collaborative, and well-coordinated CVR process as preparations advance toward future elections.

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