Don’t register again, INEC alerts relocated voters ahead of deadline

Nigeria's electoral commission is reminding citizens who have moved to new locations that they do not need to register again. Instead, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) advises them to transfer their voter registration.

The commission has extended the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by two weeks, setting a new deadline of July 24, 2026. This extension aims to allow more eligible Nigerians to register before future elections.

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Have you moved to a new location? Your vote should move with you.

INEC introduced an online self-service portal to facilitate the registration process. This platform allows first-time voters to complete their registration, including biometric capture, entirely on their mobile phones without visiting an INEC office. It also enables existing voters to transfer their registration, update details, or replace lost cards.

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Don’t register again. Simply apply for a Transfer of Registration.

"Have you moved to a new location? Your vote should move with you," INEC stated on X. The commission emphasized that voters should not register again if they have already done so. Instead, they should apply for a Transfer of Registration to ensure they can vote at a polling unit near their current home.

The CVR exercise is scheduled to close on Sunday, July 26, 2026, with registration centers operating daily from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., including weekends. INEC encourages all eligible voters to participate, stating, "Every vote counts. Take a step today and be counted."

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Every vote counts. Take a step today and be counted.