The CVR in Anambra which was to end today 16th July has been extended to Sunday 20th July 2025, according to a statement by Sam Olumekun mni, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information & Voter Education Committee, on Thursday.
The decision to extend the date was made during the Commission’s regular weekly meeting on Thursday, to review the ongoing preparation for the forthcoming off-cycle governorship election in the State.
“The Commission is pleased with the turnout of registrants in Anambra State and the peaceful conduct of the CVR in all the 326 registration centres in the State. As of yesterday, Wednesday 16th July 2025, 96,085 new voters have successfully registered in nine days.
“On average, the Commission registered over 10,600 voters per day. In addition, 12,595 voters applied for transfer of their registration both within and outside the State while 7,061 persons applied for the update of their records or the replacement of their damaged or lost Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs).
“The CVR in Anambra State ends today. However, in response to appeal from citizens, the Commission hereby extends the exercise for three more days. It will now end on Sunday 20th July 2025”, INEC stated.
