06/02/2026
CVR: Don't Miss Out!
INEC Calls On Eligible Anambra Residents To Participate In The Ongoing Continuous Voters Registration, As It Records 4423 New Voters
By Chukwuemeka Okonkwo,
Awka.
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has called on eligible persons domiciled in Anambra State who have not registered yet or just reached the age of 18 years to come out 'en masse' and participate in the ongoing Continuous Voters Registration CVR exercise simultaneously taking place across the 36 States of the country, excluding Federal Capital Territory Abuja.
This appeal was made by the Resident Electoral Commissioner REC Incharge of Anambra State, Dr. Queen Elizabeth Agwu while addressing journalists during a press briefing on Wednesday at the INEC State headquarters in Awka.
Dr. Agwu disclosed that the Continuous Voters Registration exercise which has earlier commenced since 5th January 2026 ahead of the 2027 general election is expected to close on 17th April 2026.
She announced that the exercise is already ongoing in all the INEC offices across the 21 Local Government Areas of Anambra State.
The REC revealed that so far a total of 4423 new voters has successfully enrolled through the ongoing CVR within approximately four weeks of the commencement of the exercise.
She expressed delight with the level of response and the current figures recorded so far in the State within this short period in review.
However, she urged 'ndi Anambra' to do more as she called on eligible Anambra Residents including the physically challenged who are not registered yet to troup out 'en masse' and participate in the registration exercise.
According to her, "this current Continuous Voters Registration CVR exercise is another golden opportunity for those individuals who missed the July 2025 CVR during the November 8 Anambra Governoship Election preparation in 2025 to register in locations they know they will be during elections to enable them vote in forthcoming elections.
The State REC further explained that apart from gaining the qualification to vote in any election, Voter's Card usually obtained after Voter Registration can equally serve as a valid means of identification for corporate or bank transactions.
Reacting on the issue of transfer of polling units by voters across the State, due to change of residential location or so, the REC encouraged the affected individuals to feel free and approach any INEC offices across the 21 Local Government Areas of the State including the INEC State headquarters Awka to get it done instantly.
Dr. Queen Elizabeth Agwu who stressed on the importance of strategic partnership in achievings corporate success, dreams and goals appealed to the media, various political parties, Traditional Rulers, President Generals and other community leaders to join hands with INEC in their current 2026 CVR campaign and sensitization efforts across the State so as to take the message to all nooks and crannies of the State in order to achieve a good result at the end of the exercise.
Acknowledging and confirming the fact that the Commission regulates and supervises political parties activities, the REC disclosed that so far the Commission is carrying all the political parties along in all it's activities and operations at all levels.
In her words, "the political parties are also well informed in an organized meetings on updates on current INEC activities".
Meanwhile, responding to questions on efforts of the Commission towards improved reliable quality service delivery, the Resident Electoral Commissioner maintained that INEC is not relenting in its efforts to do the best for Nigerians.
"technically, INEC has been advancing, harnessing local resources to beef up performance. So far our various technical teams have regularly undergone a lot of trainings both locally and internationally to ensure committed improvement in our operations" she noted.
"Happily during the recently conducted 2025 November 8 Anambra State Governorship Election, non of our BVAS machines deployed for that particular election malfunctioned, a clear message that the Commission's operational sevices has significantly improved" she added.
She further revealed that efforts are on the way to extend CVR operations to the campuses of higher institutions in Anambra State to enable the students have closer acess and participate fully in the execise.
Dr. Agwu applauded the good people of Anambra State for their conduct, commitments and supports to INEC during the recent successful 2025 November 8 Governorship Election in the State.
She expressed satisfaction with the level of cooperation and commitments from Anambra people, political parties, politicians, security agencies, other stakehoders as well as INEC staff both ad-hoc and regular which led to the success of that very election.
In her words "this is the first time an election was done successfully and at the end of the exercise there was no re-run. This was because INEC conducted what many obsevers described as a transparent, credible, free and fair election. she asserted"
The Resident Electoral Commissioner finally assured Nigerians of the total commitments of INEC to live up to expectation in future elections, noting that with the improved technology INEC is currently operating with, election rigging is becoming very difficult.
She reiterated the resolve of INEC to ensure a successful smooth, obstacle-free 2026 Continuous Voters Registration CVR exercise and a credible, transparent free and fair election in future elections across the country.
Note: pix below, shows the Anambra State INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Queen Elizabeth Agwu -2nd right, Mr Keneth Chidi Obianyi (INEC State Administrative Secretary Anambra)-centre and other Departmental Heads of the Commission during the Press Briefing.
