INEC Reveals Number of Voters in Register

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has revealed that 93 million voters are contained in the register for the 2023 general elections.

INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, who made the revelation at a meeting with 18 political parties, stated that 44 million registered voters are females and 49 million are males.

Yakubu noted that with the presentation of the voter register; the commission has successfully achieved 11 out of the 14 activities scheduled for the 2023 general elections.

The Chairman added that arrangement is in high gear, including the distribution of Permanent Voters Cards, stressing that INEC is not considering postponing the forthcoming election.

Written by: Helen Obih

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