Youths their PVC state to 58% of new registrations
By Jeph Ajobaju, Chief Copy Editor
Massive mobilisation of youths North and South for the ballot in 2023 is yielding unprecedented results as the latest Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) data shows those aged 18-34 account for 58 per cent of new registrations.
Youths number 6,081,456 out of the total 10,487,972.new registrations for Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), the INEC disclosed in its latest update.
Up North, the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) led by Rabiu Kwankwaso says it has registered two million members in Borno alone, and down South, the Labour Party (LP) led by Peter Obi is galvanising youths through Twitter.
The INEC has acceded to popular demand and announced extension of voter registration by 60 days from the original deadline of 30 June. That provides a window for more youths to register to vote in 2023.
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Breakdown of new registration
Per Nairametrics reporting, the breakdown of PVC registration given by the INEC is as follows:
- Online registration – 3,250,449
- Physical registration – 5,381,247
- Male – 4,292,690
- Female – 4,339,006
- Youths (aged 18-34) – 6,081,456
- Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) – 67,171
Completed registration
Among the numbers, those who completed their registration are
- Male – 4,292,690
- Female – 4,339,006
- Youths – 6,081,456
- PWDs – 67,171
The INEC confirmed that it has received a total 23,560,043 applications, including those for voter transfer, requests for replacement of PVCs, and updates of voter information records.
It said 12,317,963 of the applications are from males, 11,242,080 from females, and 187,904 from PWDs.
States with the most completed new registrations are
- Delta – 396,900
- Bayelsa – 379,438
- Rivers – 372,406
Shift in registration deadline
The INEC agreed last week to extend Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) by 60 days from 30 June based on the ruling of the Federal High Court in Abuja.
Judge Mobolaji Olajuwon gave the order on 20 June sequel to an ex-parte motion filed by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP).