By Atoyebi Nike
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise at ward level in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) by four days.
This decision was reached at the Commission’s Third Quarterly Meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners held on Tuesday, where ongoing electoral activities were reviewed.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Victoria Eta-Messi, INEC announced that the registration exercise, initially scheduled to end on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, will now run until Sunday, October 12, 2025. The exercise began on September 5.
“As of 7th October 2025, a total of 55,346 new voter registrations had been recorded in the FCT, comprising 38,528 online pre-registrations and 16,818 completed physical registrations. This impressive turnout underscores the growing civic awareness among residents and the effectiveness of devolving the exercise to the grassroots,” the statement said.
INEC reiterated that the online pre-registration option remains suspended in the FCT. All pre-registrants are required to complete their registration in person at designated centres to validate their records in line with the Electoral Act 2022.
The Commission urged eligible citizens who have not yet registered to take advantage of the extended period. It also encouraged voters seeking to transfer their registration within or into the FCT to do so before the new deadline, while warning against multiple registrations, which it described as a punishable offence under the law.
INEC assured the public that the list and addresses of all registration centres remain available on its website and official social media platforms.
The extension comes as preparations intensify for the FCT Area Council elections scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026.
