YPP urges INEC to extend voter registration

The Young Progressive Party (YPP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to extend the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, warning that eligible Nigerians who have not yet registered risk exclusion from the 2027 general elections. The party expressed concern that closing the registration exercise could disenfranchise many citizens, particularly young people.

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The closure of the registration exercise could disenfranchise many Nigerians, particularly young people who had not yet completed the registration process.

The YPP's demand stems from concerns raised by political actors and civil society groups regarding access to voter registration and the need to ensure all eligible citizens can participate. The party urged INEC to consider the plight of those unable to register and explore measures to provide another opportunity for them to be included in the voters' register. As preparations for the 2027 elections continue, the YPP stressed the importance of ensuring no eligible Nigerian is left out.

The party also called on INEC to maintain its role as an impartial umpire and implement measures to strengthen public confidence in the electoral process and Nigeria's democracy. Extending the registration exercise, the YPP believes, would promote broad participation and bolster public trust.

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As preparations for the 2027 elections continue, it is important that no eligible Nigerian is left out of the electoral process.

INEC had previously scheduled the CVR exercise to run until August 30, 2026, but revised the timetable, setting an earlier operational deadline and later extending the final phase to July 26, 2026. The commission announced on July 26 that the exercise would close that day, urging eligible Nigerians to register. INEC had subsequently ruled out further extensions, citing potential impacts on its preparations for the 2027 elections. The commission had also introduced a self-service online registration option. Despite these measures, the YPP urged INEC to reconsider the closure and provide another opportunity for those unable to complete the process.

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The party also urged INEC to remain an impartial umpire and take measures to strengthen public confidence in the electoral process and Nigeria’s democracy.