The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) began the publishing of the preliminary voters’ registration list for claims and objections in all 245 wards of Lagos State on Saturday.
INEC’s public affairs officer in Lagos State, Mrs. Adenike Oriowo, said that the exercise was being held in line with the Electoral Law.
She stated that from November 12 to November 25, INEC representatives would be on hand in each of the wards between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to collect records.
According to her, the exhibit would be on display in the wards from November 12 through November 18 and at INEC local government offices from November 19 through November 25.
“We shall also make available yet-to-be-collected old and new Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) at each of the wards where we are displaying the preliminary voters’ register.
“These cards will be available for collection by their owners,’’ Oriowo said.
She claimed that efforts were being made to further purge the record in advance of the elections in 2023 by displaying it.
She pleaded with the public to assist INEC in finding names of deceased individuals who are still listed on the register, as well as names of minors, foreigners, and other individuals who are not permitted to be listed.
Oriowo emphasised, however, that each assertion and rebuttal must be supported by reliable evidence.
“Lagos residents should take advantage of this and go and check the register to confirm their details and particulars to make sure everything is correct.
“We want the people of Lagos State and all stakeholders to scrutinize the register for claims and objections.
“Potential voters should draw INEC’s attention to any corrections in their personal particulars and any malicious registrations, multiple registration, or registration of non-Nigerians,’’ she said.
In addition, Oriowo stated that INEC was still anticipating fresh PVCs from individuals who registered between January and July 2022.
In addition, PVCs for voters who registered between June 28, 2021, and December 31, 2021 would be made available for pickup, she said.
