The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ondo State says the conduct of residents during the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in the state is satisfactory.
Dr Mutiu Agboke, INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Ondo State, said this on Sunday while monitoring the end of the phase 3 extension of CVR in the state.
Agboke said the exercise had been peaceful, orderly, and recorded impressive turnout across the 18 local government areas of the state.
The REC, who attributed the turnout of eligible voters to the commission’s advocacy, campaign and voter education, said the online platform added to the smooth conduct of the exercise.
“Our monitoring today is to see the reaction of the registrants, the people and we saw that people are still forced to come out because of the closure today.
“We can not rule it out either it is closing today or not, a lot of people are eager to be registered, that’s one thing that satisfied me.
“Moreso, our advocacy, campaign and voter education to people usually prepare them to come, and they really came out.
“At one of the centres, someone said it doesn’t matter the time the exercise ends today, he is going to register, even if he closes with them.
“So, this shows the indication of enthusiasm and readiness, and for me, the totality of the exercise is the joy and my satisfaction in Ondo State,” he said.
Agboke also reiterated the commission’s readiness to conduct free, fair and transparent elections, and said INEC would focus more on the 2027 general election activities after the Osun State governorship election.
According to him, the Permanent Voter Cards (PVC) in the first, second and third phase, including the extension, will be harmonised for printing.
Also, Mr Adegoroye Kayode, a 76-year-old Evangelist, who came for voters card transfer at Ondo West Local Government INEC centre, said the late transfer was due to his change of environment.
INEC’s CVR phase 3 extension commenced on May 11, 2026 and officially ended on July 26, 2026.
Agboke was accompanied by the commission’s administrative secretary, Mrs Tadese Adenike, and other members who visited some centres in the Ondo Central and Southern Senatorial Districts of the state.
(The Whistler)