A civil society organisation, Enough is Enough Nigeria, has raised urgent concerns over what it described as persistent challenges plaguing Nigeria’s Continuous Voter Registration, CVR, process, warning that the situation could disenfranchise thousands of eligible voters.
In a letter dated April 15, 2026, addressed to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, the group highlighted widespread complaints from citizens unable to complete voter registration, secure appointments, or replace lost or damaged Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs.
The letter, signed by its Executive Director, Ufuoma Nnamdi-Udeh, the organisation decried the unavailability of the CVR online portal, noting that the disruption has occurred without clear or proactive communication from the electoral body.
According to the group, the situation is particularly troubling given that Phase 2 of the CVR exercise is scheduled to conclude on April 17, leaving many prospective voters stranded during a critical registration window.
EIE Nigeria outlined key issues, including the sudden suspension of online appointment booking without adequate notice, low public awareness of alternative registration options at Local Government Area offices, and the absence of clear guidelines for PVC replacement.
“These issues, taken together, effectively disenfranchise eligible Nigerians who are willing but unable to register,” the letter stated.
The organisation also questioned the situation against the backdrop of significant public funding allocated to the commission, citing a proposed N171 billion for INEC’s 2026 operations and a projected N873.78 billion for the 2027 general elections.
Describing the CVR process as a cornerstone of electoral participation, EIE Nigeria stressed that its credibility depends not only on technical efficiency but also on transparency and responsiveness to citizens.
The group called on INEC to urgently provide clarification on the status of the CVR portal and appointment system, intensify nationwide communication on in-person registration options, and issue clear guidance for PVC replacement.
It further demanded a detailed timeline for the commencement of Phase 3 of the CVR exercise, alongside concrete measures to ensure system reliability and prevent a recurrence of the current challenges.
While reaffirming its commitment to promoting democratic participation and accountability, the organisation urged the electoral commission to act swiftly to restore public confidence in the voter registration process.