The Independent National Electoral Commission has cautioned residents of Ekiti State against engaging in multiple registration for the Permanent Voter Card, warning that offenders will face sanctions.
The Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Bunmi Omoseyindemi, gave the warning on Monday while announcing the commencement of the second phase of the Continuous Voter Registration exercise.
“Anybody who attempts to or is involved in multiple registration or commits other infractions in the ongoing continuous voter registration exercise in the state would be dealt with according to the dictates of the law,” Omoseyindemi said.
Speaking with journalists in Ado Ekiti, the REC explained that the new phase was designed to give another opportunity to eligible residents who missed the first phase to either register or update their details.
“This phase provides another opportunity for those who missed phase one to register or update their information,” he said.
He urged political parties, community leaders and other stakeholders to mobilise eligible voters, especially young people who have just turned 18, to take part in the exercise.
“Stakeholders should mobilise those who have not registered in the previous exercises, particularly those who just attained the age of 18, to do so in order to be able to perform the civic responsibility of voting in the June 20 elections and future polls,” Omoseyindemi added.
The REC recalled that the first phase of the CVR, which started on August 25, 2025, ended on December 10, 2025, to allow for the display of the voters’ register for claims and objections.
“After the first phase, the display of claims and objections took place from December 15 to 21, 2025. This was an opportunity for stakeholders and the public to raise any concerns about the registration data,” he said.
According to him, the process allowed registered voters to check their details and request corrections, including errors in names and other personal information.
INEC has fixed June 20, 2026, for the Ekiti State governorship election, with the tenure of the current administration ending on October 16.
The commission had earlier released the provisional list of candidates on December 29, 2025.
Omoseyindemi noted that political parties have until January 12 to withdraw or replace candidates, while the final list of candidates will be published on January 19.
He reiterated INEC’s commitment to conducting free, fair and credible elections and called on political parties, politicians and residents of the state to support efforts to build public confidence in the electoral process.
