The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Lagos State, has noted
the concerns raised by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over recent
figures from the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. These
claims of manipulation are unfounded, baseless and inaccurate.
The Lagos’ registration figures are consistent with past CVR trends and reflect
the State’s demographic realities: a large,
youthful, and tech-savvy population. In the last CVR (2021–2022), Lagos recorded
the highest number of registrations nationwide. The State’s total registered
voters rose from 6,570,291 before the exercise to 7,060,195 afterward. The
current figures therefore, align with this established pattern.
It is also important to note that the present data covers not only new
registrants but also citizens applying for transfers, replacements of lost
or damaged Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), and updates to personal information.
It is therefore, inaccurate
to equate the totals solely with fresh registrations. The numbers also reflect
the Commission’s effective deployment as well as the State Office’s numerous
and sustained public awareness efforts.
To promote transparency, INEC Lagos operates an open-door policy, making daily
registration data available to interested stakeholders. The Commission urges political actors and the
public to please, avoid needless speculations and rely on verified data and official information. INEC Lagos State remains fully committed to its constitutional mandate of delivering free,
fair, transparent and credible elections; beginning
with an inclusive, credible and accountable voter registration.
e-signed
Taiwo Gbadegesin
Head, Voter Education & Publicity,
INEC, Lagos
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