The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it is yet to fix the date for the resumption of the nationwide continuous voter registration.
In a post yesterday on the commission’s X handle, the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi, said: “The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) wishes to inform the general public that it has not yet announced any date for the resumption of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), transfer and replacement of lost Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs).
“The commission, therefore, urges the public to disregard the fake, anonymous statement making the rounds, claiming that the CVR and other associated services will resume on May 27.
“In line with its tradition, the commission will publicly announce the date for the resumption of the CVR at the appropriate time, the full details of which will also be shared via our official social media platforms.”
Also, the commission has announced the death of one of its national commissioners, Maj.-Gen. Modibbo Alkali (retd.).
INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, led a delegation of the commission on a condolence visit to the family of the late national commissioner who reportedly passed away on April 28.
He was accompanied by national commissioners, directors, the Secretary to the commission, and senior aides to the family’s residence in Kaduna.
The late Alkali is regarded as one of INEC’s most dedicated and hardworking officials.
A statement on the X handle of the commission said until his passing, retired Maj.-Gen. Alkali served as Chairman of the commission’s Appointment, Promotion and Discipline Committee (APDC) and played a pivotal role in INEC’s strategic planning on electoral security.
He is also said to have overseen the safe deployment of personnel and materials, particularly in high-risk areas during elections.
The late Gen. Alkali is survived by wives, children, and grandchildren.
He has since been laid to rest in accordance with Islamic rites.