The commission also said the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise will commence in August.
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However, she warned that the CVR should not be mistaken for the commencement of political campaigns, as the official notice of election has not yet been issued by INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu.Support journalism driven by facts, created by Nigerians for Nigerians. Our thorough, researched reporting relies on the support of readers like you.The notice, she said, will be issued 360 days before the election in accordance with electoral guidelines.
The REC warned that individuals who have already registered should not attempt to do so again, stressing that multiple registrations are prohibited under Section 12 of the Electoral Act 2022. Violators risk a fine of ₦100,000, one year in prison, or both.She assured that all 19 designated registration centres in the state are fully prepared for the exercise and that the INEC Voter Enrolment Devices are available, well-labelled, fully charged, and ready for deployment.
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