The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has promised Nigerians that they will get input on requests for the Continuous Voters’ Registration to be extended.
Prof Mahmood Yakubu, the INEC Chairman, stated this during his remarks at a political concert in Lagos.
Sharing a picture of Yakubu at the concert, a tweet from INEC on Saturday read, “We have heard your requests loud and clear. You will soon hear from us on the extension of CVR registration.
“Please assure me that you will register, pick your PVCs and Vote. I also assure you that your vote will count.”
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The exercise was scheduled to end on the 30th of June, 2022 but there have been calls for its extension.
The concert tagged, ‘Youth Vote Count 2.0 Mega concert’, is geared toward creating awareness of the need for youths to register and vote in the forthcoming 2023 general election.
The event drew a massive throng to Lagos’ Tafawa Balewa Square.
The event, which featured performances by famous Nigerian artists, was sponsored by INEC, Yiaga Africa, and the European Union.
Omawumi and Waje, two Nigerian female singers, delighted the audience who braved the weather to attend the event.
Falz, Mr Macaroni, Real Warri Pikin, Broda Shaggi, MI Abaga, and a slew of other celebrities were among those who came.
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The event was attended by INEC Chairman Prof Mahmood Yakubu, Lagos State Resident Electoral Commissioner Olusegun Agbaje, and other officials of the commission.
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