The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday released its latest update on the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) process, showing that 2,316,232 new voters have completed their registration nationwide. The figures reveal wide variations across states, with Osun State leading the country.
INEC noted that the total figure represents “completed online and physical registration for Week 12,” emphasizing its commitment to transparency in the process.
Osun State recorded the highest total with 185,089 completed registrations. It was followed by two other states in the top tier of participation: Imo with 143,386 and Kano with 132,290. Sokoto also showed a strong turnout, reaching 123,320 new registrants.
Other high-performing states and the FCT included:
– Lagos: 109,693
– Federal Capital Territory (FCT): 106,855
– Borno: 106,376
Mid-range registration figures were seen in states such as:
– Kogi: 91,573
– Jigawa: 88,209
– Zamfara: 84,268
– Katsina: 80,425
– Kaduna: 78,282
– Kebbi: 74,159
– Delta: 72,311
– Ogun: 71,091
– Niger: 69,739
– Akwa Ibom: 65,446
– Oyo: 64,561
– Rivers: 57,251
States with lower registration numbers included Taraba (17,803), Enugu (16,304), Ondo (16,012), Cross River (14,559), and Abia (12,297).
Since the CVR exercise began on August 18, 2025, states in the South-West, particularly Osun and Lagos, have consistently led in registration numbers. However, recent updates have shown a rising trend in participation from northern states, fueled by intensified mobilization efforts from community-based organizations, religious leaders, and local officials.
The commission also reiterated its adherence to legal requirements concerning states approaching elections: INEC reiterated in its notice that “registration is suspended in Anambra State until after the governorship election on 8th November 2025 in line with Section 9 (6) of the Electoral Act 2022,” leaving the state without figures in the latest update.
The Continuous Voter Registration exercise is scheduled to conclude in August 2026.
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