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  • APC North central chairmen declare party ready for 2027, dismiss ADC as ‘worn-out vehicle’

    APC North central chairmen declare party ready for 2027, dismiss ADC as ‘worn-out vehicle’

    The Forum of All Progressives Congress (APC) North Central states chairmen has expressed confidence in the party’s readiness for the 2027 general elections, dismissing the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a “worn-out political vehicle” incapable of matching the governing party.

    Leader of the forum and Kwara State APC Chairman, Hon. Sunday Fagbemi, made this declaration on Thursday at the APC national secretariat in Abuja after he and five other state chairmen from the zone paid a condolence visit to the party’s National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, over the death of his mother last month.

    Fagbemi said the APC remains focused on delivering on the people-centered Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration and cannot be distracted by the noise of the opposition.

    “The bold steps taken by our leader, President Tinubu, are yielding results. We are good to go. Let us not be distracted. Before the next election commences, everything will be fine,” he said.

    He stressed that Nigeria’s development is a continuous project that cannot be completed in one term, noting that the people have already placed their trust in the APC.

    “We trust the people who have already given us their confidence. We are not betraying that. We know we will do better than we are doing now. Nigeria is good to go for the APC,” Fagbemi added.

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    The forum reaffirmed its commitment to mobilising support across the North Central region to ensure the APC consolidates its position as the dominant political force ahead of the 2027 polls.

    Commending the president for the progress made so far, Fagbemi said, “he has done a lot and enough in terms of economic recovery. All of us can attest to the fact that food stuff prices are going down daily. And it is because of the diversification. I am not talking about oil. 

    “You can not go to the CBN and become an emergency billionaire. The naira has been floated. The economy is going in the right direction. So we are happy with what our leader is doing. And if you go to various states, including the PDP states. They are so happy that the allocation they are getting now is about three to four times what they were getting.”

    On whether the ruling party is not threatened by the opposition, the APC Nasarawa state chairman, Dr. Aliyu Bello dismissed them, saying: ” The Chairman of the PDP, which is the main opposition, is also from north-central. We defeated them.

    “Why are you talking about the people that just went to a party yesterday and became an emergency exco without doing congresses. What are their antecedents? They were in position before. 

    “The issue of the new party, ADC, is like a vehicle with old driver, old engine, the spare tires are not even working. Why are we even bothering ourselves? It is the same old people. Is there anybody there that you don’t know? Is there anybody you can not tell the story about him? “

    On issue of insecurity in the North-Central, the Plateau State Chairman, Dr. Benjamin Omale said the issue is being addressed head-on by the Tinubu-led administration, adding that insecurity was not peculiar to North-Central States or Nigeria generally.

    “The question of insecurity is not peculiar to north-central alone. It is all over the world. The world is a very small village. You know what is happening in the world. Nigeria will not be a case in isolation. At the same time, when we are talking about insecurity, it is all over the country. It is not peculiar to north-central states 

    “We can see what the government is doing by combing every nook and corner to ensure that these people are pushed out. So with God on our side, it will soon become an issue of history,” Omale expressed.

    The visiting chairmen were, Dr. Benjamin Omale – Benue, Sunday Fagbemi – Kwara, Dr. Aliyu Bello – Nasarawa, Bobi Aminu – Niger, Rufus Bature – Plateau, AbdulMalik Usman – FCT

  • We are rebuilding APC in Oyo, says Oseni

    We are rebuilding APC in Oyo, says Oseni

    House of Representatives member Dr. Aderemi Oseni yesterday said All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders in Oyo State have resolved to rebuild the chapter ahead of 2027 polls.

    He said the party had made some mistakes in the past which should not be repeated. 

    Oseni, an engineer, who represents Ibarapa East/Ido Constituency, lamented that the mistakes may have contributed to the party’s electoral defeat during the recent House of Representatives by-election in the state. 

    He spoke with reporters in Lagos on politics in Oyo and his activities as a federal legislator.

    Noting that APC tried to slug it out with the candidate of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the exercise, he said the party has now resolved to unite and prepare better for future elections. 

    Oseni, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on FERMA, said concerted efforts are being made to mobilise prospective voters for the continuous voter’s registration.

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    He said the ‘Remi Oseni Committee of Friends’ with a population of over 200,000, is active in pushing the frontiers of enlightment on the registration. 

    Oseni said, “Unlike 2023 when 26 per cent of registered voters turned up for the election, we are mobilising the people of Oyo for the voter registration.”

    The lawmaker said reflected on the APC’s preparation for 2027, saying that governorship election is not a tea party becauses the ingredients are deep. 

    He said, “I am positioning myself for higher responsibilities . When desirability is not available, availability would be desirable.”

    Lending his voice to the zoning debate, Oseni, an Ibadan indigene, said, “You cannot fight grace.”

    He said the people of Oke Ogun and Ibadan have to meet and arrive at an “MOU” on power rotation. 

    Oseni,who said negotiation is an element of politics, added that if elected as Oyo governor, he would meet the people of Ibadan and tell them that he would hand over to Oke-Ogun through renegotiation.

  • JUST IN: 33 Oyo APC women leaders rally support for Saheed Oladele

    JUST IN: 33 Oyo APC women leaders rally support for Saheed Oladele

    …pray for his emergence as party’s candidate 

    In a rare show of love and support, the 33 Oyo APC women leaders led by Mrs Tinuade Adigun, the Oyo State APC women leader, have thrown their weights behind Oloye Saheed Oladele, a guber aspirant in the party, while adorning the same Ankara with him. 

    Oloye Saheed Oladele hosted the women leaders at the Oyo State APC Secretariat, Oke Ado, Ibadan.

    Oloye Oladele thanked the women leaders across the 33 local governments of Oyo State for honouring his invitation. 

    He lauded them for their unwavering efforts aimed at uniting the party. 

    He stated that women are the instruments being used by politicians when seeking votes but are not adequately rewarded when they get to government. 

    He said that the fear of God in him would not allow him to use and dump them.

    Professor Oluwasegun Adekunle, former Special Adviser on Agriculture to late former Governor Abiola Ajimobi, who was on Oloye Oladele’s entourage, extolled Baàmẹ̀kọ́’s virtues of integrity and fear of God, assuring the women leaders that their support to him would not be in vain.

    Mrs Tinu Adigun, Oyo APC woman leader, on behalf of the women leaders, praised Oloye Oladele’s humility. 

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    She stated that their meeting with him was not a political one but a meeting between a son and his mothers. 

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    The uniformed Ankara fabric sent to Oloye Oladele ahead of the meeting was a confirmation of the unalloyed support the women leaders are ready to extend to Baàmẹ̀kọ́. 

    Some of the members narrated how they woke up as early as 4am from far places like Kishi and other places for the meeting. 

    The state woman leader also narrated how she had to travel very early in the morning from Ilawe Ekiti to Ibadan because of her love for Baàmẹ̀kọ́. 

    Also, a woman leader from Egbeda local government, Mrs Ronke Adedeji, wife of Oniperindo of Iperindo, who was asked to speak on behalf of other women leaders, said they are ready to work for Baàmẹ̀kọ́. 

    She prayed that Oloye Oladele would emerge as the party’s candidate as his guber tenure would bring growth and development to Oyo State.

    The Baàmẹ̀kọ́ of Ibadanland was accompanied to the meeting by Oloriẹbi Akeem Ajimobi, younger brother of late Governor Ajimobi; Mrs Oluwatoyin Oluranti, Coordinator, United States Support Group for Saheed Oladele; Maroof Asudemade, Director of Media and Publicity, Saheed Oladele Support Foundation; Pastor Feyisetan Akintayo, President of Grassroots Pastors Mobilization of Nigeria and other SOSF members like Pastor Kunle Balogun, Mrs Zainab Mabini-Adesanya, Mr Shamsudeen Popoola (SAMPO), Mr Opeyemi Adesokan (Imole Ido) and Mrs Feyisetan Hamzaah.

  • Poll rates Tajudeen Abbas as most loved speaker

    Poll rates Tajudeen Abbas as most loved speaker

    A new survey of lawmakers in the House of Representatives has rated Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the 10th Assembly, as the most loved presiding officer in recent democratic history.

    The survey, conducted among a sample of 50 members — comprising 25 returning lawmakers and 25 first-term members — revealed widespread approval of Abbas’ leadership style, which respondents described as “inclusive, accessible, and reform-driven.”

    Many lawmakers praised Abbas for transcending party lines, ensuring that all members feel valued, and strengthening the legislative process.

    A first-term lawmaker said, “As a new member, you would ordinarily expect to be sidelined, but Speaker Abbas has shown us that the House belongs to all of us. He reaches out, he listens, and he makes us feel like equal stakeholders. That’s something rare in parliamentary politics.”

    A returning lawmaker added, “I have served under three different Speakers, but Tajudeen Abbas is different. He does not carry himself with arrogance. He treats everyone with respect and consults widely before major decisions are taken. That has endeared him to members across divides.”

    Abbas has also been credited for enhancing oversight and legislative output. Several respondents noted that the current House has moved more motions and passed more bills in its two years than previous assemblies.

    However, a few lawmakers voiced reservations, mainly from the perspective of wanting a more confrontational Speaker. 

    A member from Rivers State in the opposition commented, “We respect Speaker Abbas, but we would like a Speaker who is more aggressive in challenging the executive on certain issues. That is the only point where we feel he could be bolder.

    “Yet, many cited Abbas’ neutrality and fairness as a reason for their admiration. 

    A PDP member from Kebbi State said, “His leadership does not favour PDP or APC. In fact, that impartiality is why we love him. Everyone feels represented, and politics does not interfere with the work of the House.”

    Members also applauded the Speaker for reforms in welfare, particularly through the House Committee on House Services, which manages the work environment for lawmakers. 

    One lawmaker said, “Gone are the days we worked in offices without WiFi or functioning air conditioning. Today, under Abbas, our offices are fully equipped, and members are happy. It’s a tangible improvement in our day-to-day working life.”

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    Another new member highlighted the decentralisation of power, “The Speaker has empowered committees to function effectively. Chairs are trusted to deliver on their mandates, which has improved efficiency and visibility in legislative work.”

    Several respondents also praised Abbas’ intellectual depth, noting that his academic background informs his methodical approach to debates and policy-making. 

    “He is not just a politician; he is a thinker,” said one returning lawmaker.

    Overall, the survey suggests that Speaker Abbas has succeeded in uniting a diverse chamber, combining reformist zeal with fairness and attention to member welfare. 

    As one participant summed it up, “Love is not a word often used in politics, but in this House, it is the best way to describe how members feel about Speaker Abbas.”

  • Why I joined APC with supporters — Ex-PDP leader

    Why I joined APC with supporters — Ex-PDP leader

    A former leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Emmanuel Salako, has explained he joined the All Progressives Congress(APC) with supporters based on what he described as the sterling performance of President Bola Tinubu.

    Salako, an ex-leader of PDP in Boluwaduro/Boripe State Constituency in Osun, urged residents to embrace the exercise to enthrone their preferred government in Osun 2026 guber poll. 

    Speaking during his defection with hundreds of PDP supporters in Otan-Aiyegbaju, he said: “People should forget about politics and give honour to whom it is due, the President Tinubu has been performing wonders to keep the nation afloat in all ramifications.

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    “It is not a doubt that the APC would control the next government in Osun State with what is on ground so far that the state PDP has become a mere carcass or a shadow of its old self which has suffered from the defections of the pillars of the party to the APC.”

  • Tinubu seeks NASS backing to fast-track State Police

    Tinubu seeks NASS backing to fast-track State Police

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday said his administration would work closely with the leadership of the National Assembly to remove political and bureaucratic bottlenecks stalling the operationalisation of state police in Nigeria.

    Speaking at the State House, Abuja, during a meeting with members of the Northeast Governors Forum led by Babagana  Zulum, the President said the time had come for a clear, collective path towards community-based policing that reflects the peculiar needs of different regions.

    “I have been looking at the security situation more carefully. I have seen the Civilian JTF react to the security challenges, finding so many creative ways to protect neighbourhoods and communities around you, and that provoked my thinking about state police again.

    “Politics apart, we can discuss with the National Assembly leadership to really look at a critical path to that again, see how we can eliminate or douse political alliances from state police that will be indigenous to the community and provide the additional safety buffer and effectiveness in the area. We have to look at it collectively together,”Tinubu said.

    The President stressed that while political concerns will always surface around the issue, they must not be allowed to derail urgent security reforms. 

    He said his government was committed to ensuring that the proposed structure would be insulated from partisanship and designed purely to strengthen safety across communities.

    Tinubu also vowed not to allow partisan politics or early campaign distractions to shift his focus from national priorities. 

    “In the political environment we are being drawn into early political activities from our rival political parties but whichever way it is, I am not detracted. I am solidly focused, laser focused on what is ahead,” he told the Governors.

    He said the gains already being recorded in the Northeast — including improved security, resettlement of displaced persons, rising school enrolment, and new housing projects — were proof that collaborative governance works. 

    He urged the Governors to sustain commitment to development and security while assuring them of continued federal support.

    “In the short run of two years, we can beat our chest, the economy has turned round. Many of you are already sending back displaced citizens, the housing programme you embarked upon in Borno and collectively seen how displaced people are returning to their normal residences and having a roof over their head,” the President noted.

    Tinubu further highlighted agricultural mechanisation as a priority, disclosing plans to establish training and maintenance centres in all zones of the country to drive food sovereignty. 

    He also commended Yobe State for producing outstanding students despite the region’s challenges, describing it as a sign of resilience and progress.

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    He concluded by thanking the governors for their dedication, saying the combined efforts of federal and state governments were laying the foundation for a safer and more prosperous Nigeria.

    Zulum urged President Tinubu to prioritise the completion of 17 strategic roads across the region and resume oil exploration activities in the Kolmani and Lake Chad basins.

    Speaking on behalf of the forum Governor Zulum said the requests formed part of critical interventions needed to reverse years of neglect and environmental setbacks suffered by the sub-region. 

    He noted that improved infrastructure and energy development would help tackle insecurity and boost economic opportunities.

    The Governors listed the roads requiring urgent completion and construction to include the Kano–Maiduguri Road, Port Harcourt–Jos–Bauchi–Maiduguri railway line, Bama–Mubi–Yola Road, Wukari–Jalingo–Yola Road, Bauchi–Gombe–Biu–Damaturu Road, Damaturu–Geidam Road, and Maiduguri–Monguno–Baga Road, among others.

    They also requested the Federal Government to support the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) with additional funding to sustain operations against insurgents in the Lake Chad region and other identified flashpoints such as Sambisa Forest, Mandara Hills, Karin Lamido, and Dajin Madama.

    Zulum commended the Tinubu administration for sustaining military pressure on insurgents and for interventions in environmental challenges such as flooding and desertification, but stressed the need for more targeted investments in security and development.

    “As a sub-region, we have the peculiarity of managing large states with unmanned forests, gorges, deserts, mountains, and rivers which make them inaccessible and often hard to reach, almost becoming ungoverned spaces. This has exacerbated the security challenges of the region,” he explained.

    The Governors pledged support for President Tinubu’s reforms and promised to partner with the federal government to deliver lasting legacies for Nigeria.

  • Jigawa APC coalition demands sanctions over alleged anti-party activities

    Jigawa APC coalition demands sanctions over alleged anti-party activities

    A coalition of All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters in Jigawa State has urged the party’s national leadership to address what it described as gross indiscipline and anti-party activities by some members in the state.

    Chairman of the APC Coalition Group, Engr. Saidu Ibrahim Uba, made the call in Dutse while reacting to last Sunday’s crisis in Kafin-Hausa, Governor Malam Umar Namadi’s hometown, where two factions of the party clashed during a political gathering.

    “We are compelled to address you today on a matter of grave concern, which threatens the peace, unity, and cohesion of our great party, particularly in Jigawa State,” Uba said.

    He called on the APC national leadership to urgently investigate the alleged misconduct, which he said has caused public unrest and embarrassment to the party.

    The coalition further urged the party to invoke disciplinary measures, in line with its constitution, to serve as a deterrent to members attempting to undermine the APC’s unity and authority in Jigawa or beyond.

    According to him, “We urge the party to reinforce internal discipline and loyalty, and reaffirm the supremacy of party structures and leadership, especially at the state level”.

    He noted that “The All Progressives Congress (APC) stands for discipline, integrity, and unity. It is unacceptable that individuals occupying positions of national responsibility will engage in acts that not only divide us but endanger peace and progress”.

    “We remain loyal to the leadership of the party at all levels and stand firmly behind His Excellency, Governor Umar Namadi, whose developmental strides and inclusive governance continue to uplift Jigawa State”.

    Uba added that, “We trust that the party will act swiftly and decisively in the interest of justice, peace, and party supremacy”.

    The coalition condemned the allege Inciting, inflammatory, and derogatory statements said to have been made against the governor of state, Malam Umar Namadi and the leadership of the party.

    It would be recalled that the ruling APC in Jigawa State thrown in to serious internal crises last Sunday at Kafin-Hausa town as a result of a bloody clash between the allege governor Malam Umar Namadi of the lead factions and minister of defense lead group.

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    Report from the state indicated that some communities in the town organized a reception in honor of a ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) chieftain, Honorable Zakari Sidi Kafin-Hausa for his out standing performance contributions for the human and Infrastructural development of the area.

    The reception in honor of the politician coincided with pro-president Bola Tinubu rally in support of his reelection in 2027 which turned to bloody that left many with different degree of injuries and cars conference hall vandalised in the venue of the event at the governor Malam Umar Namadi home town.

    Also gathered in the state that towards the conclusion of the event political thugs stormed the venue and disrupted gathering where injured many people including innocent passerbys and neighbors of the place.

    The event attended by the National Financial Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bashir Gumel, took place at the Kafin Hausa Local Government Area of Jigawa State. 

    Factional supporters of another APC group allegedly invaded the venue of the event, injured many and vandalised vehicles.

  • Tinubu must complete South’s 8-year slot as Buhari did for North – Ex-deputy speaker

    Tinubu must complete South’s 8-year slot as Buhari did for North – Ex-deputy speaker

    A former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Prince Chibudom Nwuche, has called on coalition leaders to abandon what he described as a power-grabbing agenda, stressing that President Bola Tinubu must complete the South’s two-term, eight-year tenure just as the North did under the late President Muhammadu Buhari.

    Speaking at a meeting of stakeholders from Ahoada East and Ahoada West local government areas, which he convened at his residence in support of President Tinubu and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Chief Nyesom Wike, Nwuche rallied support for the President.

    The former lawmaker, who brought together stakeholders from both the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) under the Team Rivers for Tinubu (TRT), also expressed gratitude to Tinubu and Wike for his appointment as Chairman of the Southsouth Development Commission (SSDC).

    Nwuche urged stakeholders to stand behind Tinubu for a second term in 2027, insisting no coalition could derail the President’s re-election bid. 

    He described the coalition leaders as individuals driven by selfish ambition rather than genuine commitment to development.

    He said, “President Tinubu came and in his first tenure removed subsidy, which they could not do when they were in power. With the bold reforms and economic transformation of President Tinubu, the states are awashed with money and the governors have a lot of money at their disposal to pay salaries and execute projects. The President inherited tough economic challenges, but he is tackling them”.

    Nwuche wondered why the coalition leaders were showing desperate hunger for power, a few years after leaving their various political positions and asked them to try again after Tinubu’s eight years in office.

    He said: “These people just left power, but they are already hungry for it again. Some of us left our positions about 20 years ago, but are still supporting genuine courses. We are not doing any coalition of power grabbing with them. We are going to support Tinubu’s second term. It is the turn of the South to do eight years and President Tinubu is doing a wonderful job of it”.

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    Speaking to the elders, women, youths and party leaders from the two local government areas, Nwuche said President Tinubu deserved the support of all stakehokders for the love he had shown to Wike, the Rivers people and the Niger Delta region.

    He said the President had continued to stand by Wike and to empower him with all necessary resources and encouragement he required to drive his vision for the FCT.

    Nwuche, who described Wike as an excellent performer, said the former Rivers Governor had transformed Abuja the same way he turned around the fortunes of Rivers during his administration as a governor.

    He said, “The FCT is now wearing a new look with many projects completed and ongoing. Even those, who do not like the government can’t deny the fact that the government of President Tinubu with Chief Nyesom Wike is delivering the dividends of democracy and is performing spectacularly well”.

  • Anambra fixes August 29 for council polls

    Anambra fixes August 29 for council polls

    Anambra State has selected August 29, 2026 for the election of local government chairmen and councillors. 

    The Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) called on all political parties to start obtaining nomination forms along its Enugu-Awka expressway office. 

    A statement by the Chairman of the Commission, Hon. Genevieve C. Osakwe said the exercise is in line with Section 28(1) of the Electoral Act, 2022, and Section 23 of the Anambra State Electoral Law, 2024, which empower the Commission to issue election notices.

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    The commission further announced the election timetable and schedule of activities would be available for collection at the Commission’s office from Friday, November 28, 2025.

    The last council polls held in 2024 with the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) winning all the 21 seats while the other political parties withdrew.

  • CVR: Akwa Ibom, Kano, Sokoto lead INEC in-person registration

    CVR: Akwa Ibom, Kano, Sokoto lead INEC in-person registration

    Akwa Ibom, Kano, Sokoto are leading in the in-person voter registration exercise which started on Monday, August 25, 2025, statistics released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday has revealed

    Out of the 72,274 that has concluded their registration exercise as eligible voters, 5470 are from Akwa Ibom state, 5019 from Kano, 4525 from Sokoto, 4396 from Katsina, 3966 from Kebbi while Niger has 3207.

    While Osun still leads the online pre-registration exercise with 474,372, only 548 have concluded their in person registration exercise, with Ebonyi, Enugu, Abia, FCT, Cross Rivers and Kwara has 230, 240, 333, 422, 509 and 676 eligible voters who have concluded their in person registration exercise. 

    A breakdown of those who concluded their in person registration revealed that the North West is leading with 24,238, followed by South South with 21,130, North East with 12,213, South West with 11,175, North Central and the FCT with 11,045, while the South East has 1473.

    A statement from the commission signed by National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun said 35,622 (49.29%) of those that gave concluded the exercise are male and 36,652 (50.71%) are female.

     In terms of age and occupation, the statement majority of them – 54,718 (75.71%) – are between the ages of 18 and 34, while 30,953 (42.83%) are students.

    The statement read, “The Commission met in regular session today, Tuesday 2nd September 2025. Among other issues, it considered the report of the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) for both the online and in-person registration of voters.

    “The Online Pre-registration exercise which started on Monday 18th August 2025 is now in its second week. As at Sunday 31st August 2025, a total of 2,532,062 Nigerians pre-registered online.

    “Last week, the Commission published the detailed breakdown of the figure at the end of Week One of the exercise. The cumulative figure at the end of Week Two shows that 1,218,482 (48.12%) are male and 1,313,580 (51.88%) are female. In terms of age and occupation, the majority – 1,602,484 (63.29%) – are between the ages of 18 and 34, while 647,528 (25.57%) are students.

    “The Commission reiterates that these are pre-registration figures from our dedicated CVR portal. The introduction of the pre-registration option in 2021 has enabled Nigerians to commence the online process from anywhere in the world 24 hours a day including weekends. 

    “However, all online pre-registrants are required to appear physically to complete the process in our 811 State and Local Government offices nationwide where their fingerprints and facial biometric details will be captured. This instruction is clearly stated on the online portal. 

    “We urge all online pre-registrants to complete the process in-person at the INEC designated registration centres without which the online process alone is invalid.”

    On the In-person registration, the statement said, “The Commission is aware that there are Nigerians who have no access to online facilities or those who prefer to register in-person. Consequently, our staff have been deployed to attend to eligible citizens at the Commission’s 811 State and Local Government offices nationwide where they can simultaneously begin and complete their registration.

    “The centres are open from 9.00am – 3.00pm daily (Monday to Friday). The list and addresses of the centres have already been made public.

    “The in-person registration commenced on Monday 25th August 2025. Within five days as at Friday 29th August 2025, a total 72,274 citizens have either completed the pre-registration process or registered afresh out of which 35,622 (49.29%) are male and 36,652 (50.71%) are female. In terms of age and occupation, majority of them – 54,718 (75.71%) – are between the ages of 18 and 34, while 30,953 (42.83%) are students.

    “Graphic details of the distribution of registrants at the end of Week Two of the online and Week One of the in-person registrations by State, gender, age, occupation and disability have been uploaded to our website and other official platforms for public information.

    “The Commission appreciates the positive response of citizens and the efforts of the organisations that have mobilised civic participation in the exercise.”