The Independent National Electoral Commission says 139,251 residents completed applications in the first phase of the ongoing continuous voter registration exercise in Lagos.
The INEC resident electoral commissioner in the state, Ayobami Salami, disclosed this in a release made available by the head of voter education and publicity, Taiwo Gbadegesin, on Friday.
The INEC CVR online registration commenced on August 18, while the physical registration started on August 25 for all eligible residents. The commission will issue permanent voter cards to successful applicants ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Mr Salami, who noted that the first phase of the exercise ended on Wednesday, said that the 139,251 residents who completed applications included those who did new registrations, transfers, updates, and reviews.
According to him, out of the number, 12,283 applicants sought transfer of registration, while 126,668 registered for the first time.
On new registrations, Mr Salami said that 102,261 completed their pre-registration exercise, while 24,407 completed physical capturing. Regarding the gender distribution of registrants, Mr Salami said that 57,949 were male and 68,719 were female. Regarding age group distribution, Mr Salami said that 70,436 applicants in the 18 to 34 age bracket registered, representing 55.7 per cent of the total.
According to him, statistics for other age groups include 35-39 (12,186); 40-44 (12,946); 45-49 (10,855); 50-54 (7,611); 55-59 (5,266); 60-64 (3,327); and 65-69 (2,317), while 70 and above is 1,727.
The statement also includes the statistical distribution of applications by occupation and the number of people living with disabilities (PLWD) who registered.
Mr Salami said that the display of the preliminary voters register for claims and objections would begin on December 15 at all the local government areas where registrations took place and end on December 21.
The REC encouraged voters in the state to take advantage of the exercise to check, confirm, and validate their records before the release of the final register, which precedes the production and distribution of PVCs.
“During this period, citizens are invited to verify their details and make claims for the correction of errors or omissions. The exercise will also enable them the opportunity to object to any inclusion, such as death or multiple registration of a voter, with valid evidence.
“Claims on inclusion of deceased persons, underage individuals and foreign nationals can be raised during this period for the purpose of removal from the preliminary voters register. Let us use this opportunity to report inaccuracies to strengthen the integrity of the voters’ register,” Mr Salami said.
He said that the commission would resume the CVR for the second phase on January 5, 2026.
(NAN)
