Abeokuta, Ogun State – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has successfully concluded the first phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Ogun State, with a total of 85,739 persons completing their registration between August 25 and December 5, 2025.
The announcement was made on Thursday in Abeokuta by the State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mrs Feyijimi Saseyi. According to her, 57,598 applicants completed the online pre-registration process, while 28,141 registered physically at designated centres across the state’s 20 local government areas.
The REC described the exercise, which officially ended on Wednesday, December 10, as smooth and well-patronised, noting that the figures reflect strong civic participation in the Gateway State ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The second phase of the nationwide CVR is scheduled to resume on January 5, 2026.
In line with Section 19 of the Electoral Act 2022, INEC will display the preliminary register of new voters for claims and objections from Monday, December 15 to Sunday, December 21, 2025, at all 20 local government area offices in Ogun State. The display will take place daily between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Mrs Saseyi explained that the one-week period is a critical part of the voter registration process, allowing members of the public to verify their details, correct errors, report ineligible entries, and identify names of deceased persons wrongly included in the register.
“Citizens who newly registered, transferred their voting locations, replaced lost or damaged voter cards, or updated personal information are strongly encouraged to visit the display centres,” she said.
She added that designated forms for submitting claims or objections will be provided free of charge at each centre, and urged political parties, civil society organisations, community leaders and the general public to actively participate in the verification exercise to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the voter register.
The REC reiterated INEC’s determination to deliver a credible, transparent and inclusive voters’ roll that truly reflects the will of eligible Nigerians.
“An accurate register is the foundation of free, fair and credible elections. We call on all stakeholders in Ogun State to continue to support the Commission in this important national assignment,” she stated.
The display of the voters’ register is expected to attract significant attention in Ogun, a state known for high voter turnout and active political engagement. Youth groups, student unions and civil society organisations have already begun sensitisation campaigns, urging newly registered voters — particularly first-time voters — to verify their details during the seven-day window.
With the 2027 general elections less than 18 months away, the ongoing CVR and subsequent verification exercises across the country are seen as crucial steps toward strengthening Nigeria’s electoral process and expanding democratic participation.
Ogun State, with its mix of urban centres and rural communities, has consistently ranked among the top-performing states in voter registration drives in the South-West. The 85,739 new registrants recorded in this phase are expected to further boost the state’s voting population, which already stood at over 2.3 million as of the last general elections.
As the commission prepares to resume the second phase in January, attention now turns to the claims and objections period — a vital safeguard designed to eliminate ghost names, multiple registrations and other irregularities before the final register is compiled and certified.
INEC has assured the public that all valid complaints received during the display period will be thoroughly investigated and necessary corrections made before the register is finalised.
