MIRIAM NNOLI 
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday confirmed the finalization of the Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) exercise ahead of the Ondo State governorship election scheduled for November 16, 2024.
The state’s Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola, spoke at the state’s commission headquarters in Akure, the state capital.
According to him, a total of 2,053,061 registered voters would participate in the forthcoming governorship poll.
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Babalola said, “The INEC has concluded the Continuous Voter Registration exercise, which saw a significant increase in registered voters across the state. After the successful conclusion of the CVR exercise, 58,708 new voters were registered.
“In addition, 3,132 voters transferred their registrations into Ondo State while 123 voters transferred their registration out of Ondo State. The harmonised total number of new registered voters with the old registered voters is now 2,053,061.
“From the above information, it is well established that the registration exercise was inclusive, transparent, and accessible to all eligible citizens, including marginalised groups such as women, youth and persons with disabilities
“As we await the commencement of the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards from the CVR exercise, we urge all registered voters in the previous registration exercise who are yet to collect their PVCs to do so, as this process is ongoing at our LGA offices. We shall simplify the collection process and establish PVC collection centres.”
