INEC Announces Dates For Commencement Of Continuous Voter Registration In Osun
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Osun State Office, has announced the dates for the commencement of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR).
OSUN DEFENDER reports that the gubernatorial election will come up on August 8, 2026.
The Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Mutiu Agboke, who made this known during a meeting with Electoral Officers (EOs) on Monday in Osogbo, revealed that the August CVR is scheduled to commence on August 18, 2025, for the first phase and August 25, 2025, for the second phase.
Agboke also said the meeting was convened as a crucial preparation to assess the readiness of the Electoral Officers for the upcoming CVR exercise.
The meeting, he also said is to deliberate on operational issues and general preparedness ahead of the CVR.
In his words, “the meeting was designed to examine the state of affairs with respect to the CVR as it would provide a platform for internal review before engaging with wider stakeholders.”
He explained that, “Online registration is slated to commence on 18 August, while physical, in-person registration is scheduled for 25 August. It is important for us to understand each other and align our strategies before we begin.”
Dr Agboke emphasised the need to know their mindset, the level of reality in order to effectively respond to challenges and make adequate preparations for a successful exercise.
He also noted that the second part of the meeting would involve a general assessment of INEC local government offices, focusing on infrastructure, logistics, and workforce readiness.
“We want to critically examine INEC local governments offices and their officers to ensure everything is in order.
“The meeting is crucial for us to talk to ourselves and have an understanding before we bring the general stakeholders on board,” Dr. Agboke added.
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