INEC Moves Rivers Continuous Voter Registration To Ward Level

The Independent National Electoral Commission (inec) in Rivers State has approved the decentralisation of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise to the Registration Area (RA) and Ward levels across the state.

The decision was announced in a press release issued on January 30, 2026, signed by Geraldine Ekelemu, Head of Voter Education and Publicity, for the Resident Electoral Commissioner, inec Rivers State.

The move is aimed at bringing voter registration closer to eligible citizens and boosting participation in the electoral process, particularly at the grassroots.

According to inec, the ward-level CVR exercise will commence on Monday, February 2, 2026, and will run for a period of 50 days on a rotational basis across the 319 wards in Rivers State.

The Commission said the move is part of sustained efforts to expand voter access, reduce barriers to registration, and encourage greater inclusion of eligible Nigerians in the democratic process.

inec urged citizens who have attained the age of 18 years to take advantage of the exercise when it reaches their wards.

The exercise also covers voters seeking to transfer their registration, replace lost or damaged Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), or correct errors in their voter records.

The Commission further called on community leaders, civil society organisations, political parties, the media, and other stakeholders to support public sensitisation efforts and ensure a peaceful and orderly registration process across the state.

inec reaffirmed its commitment to deepening democracy through increased voter participation and assured residents of Rivers State of a transparent and inclusive registration exercise.