By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that it would resume the current nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise for its third and final phase on Monday, 11th May 2026, ahead of the 2027 General Elections.
Malam Mohammed Kudu Haruna, Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee of INEC, said this on Tuesday in a statement in Abuja.
He recalled that the second phase of the exercise was suspended on 17th April 2026 to allow the commission to clean up the register after its publication for claims and objections by registrants.
“The third phase of the CVR, which begins on Monday, 11th May 2026, will end on Friday, 10th July 2026. During this period, eligible citizens who have attained the age of 18, as well as those who were unable to register during the earlier phases, should seize this opportunity to do so.
“Similarly, registered voters who wish to transfer their registration, replace lost or damaged Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), or correct their biodata, are advised to access the commission’s dedicated online portal at https://cvr.inecnigeria.org or visit INEC State and Local Government Area offices nationwide,” Haruna said.
He said that in continuation of the process, the commission will display the Register of Voters for claims and objections from Thursday, 23rd July to Wednesday, 29th July 2026.
According to him, this statutory exercise provides an important opportunity for citizens to scrutinise the register and assist the Commission in ensuring its accuracy, completeness and credibility.
He reassured Nigerians that all necessary arrangements have been concluded for the smooth conduct of the exercise.
He urged all eligible citizens to present themselves for registration and to play their part in strengthening the foundation of the nation’s electoral process.