Alhaji Nma Kolo, Special Adviser on Political Affairs and Strategy to Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger, has called on prospective voters, who had not registered to participate in the ongoing voters registration exercise in the state.
In a statement issued in Minna on Monday, Kolo said that it was only by so doing that they could participate in the electoral process.
He stressed that all eligible residents, who had attained the age of 18 and above must register before it closes in June .
“If you know you have now attained 18 years of age or have moved from one town to another and wished to exercise your right to elect a representative of your choice, you can now do so with the continuous voter registration “, he said.
He reminded residents that one could only vote or be voted for when he or she had registered and obtained a permanent voters card (PVC).
The continuous voter registration would enable voters to validate their temporary voters card, ensure their names appeared in the voters’ register, and allowed those that had relocated to another state, town or community rectify their details on the register, he added.
“All you need to do is visit the local government offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC) where you reside or any designated Continuous voter registration centre close to you”. Kolo said.
“To make your task easier as a new voter, one can Pre-Register online, or as a Registered Voter, you can review your voter registration, Request to Update your Information or transfer your voter registration to another polling unit at https//cvr.inecnigeria.org.
” Having done that and filled the document, a printout should be made and you could proceed to the nearest INEC CVR Centre for biometric capture”, he said.
ALSO READ:An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Niger State, Alhaji Nma Kolo, has expressed optimism on the ability of the Acting Chairman of the party, Gov, Abubakar Bello, to organize and conduct a free, fair and credible National Convention of the party. Bello took over the leadership of the Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) on Monday in Abuja in an acting capacity from Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, who is said to have travelled outside the country for medical check-up. Kolo, Special Adviser on Political Affairs to Gov. Bello, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna on Friday that his principal has the political capacity and capability to organize a transparent and acceptable convention. He said that the task ahead for all progressives is to ensure political maturity during and after the convention “that will take the party to victory in 2023”. Kolo explained that the successful inauguration of state chairmen of the party as well as adoption of the party zoning formula has created a successful platform for the party. “Gov. Bello has laid a concrete political foundation needed for our great party to sustain elective structures in the forth coming general elections. “The present political structures in place will pave the way for a smooth conduct of transparent convention that will usher in new leaders to lead our party to victory in 2023. “We already know him. We know his political capability as a very tolerant, humble, listening leader. All these attributes will make him succeed in the task ahead,” he said. Kolo urged Bello to remain focused and deliver the National Convention as promised to “excite our loyal party members and disappoint our opponents and critics,” he said. The party chieftain advised the CECPC to restrict access to the national convention only to those prescribed by article 12(1); sub-section I to IX of the APC constitution. Kolo also called on party supporters to continue to support and cooperate with the leadership of the party in its effort to reposition the party for optimal political growth.
The Special Adviser, therefore, urged residents, irrespective of political party affiliation, to make themselves eligible to vote in the 2023 general elections and beyond by acquiring the permanent voters card.
Kolo advises eligible Niger residents to participate in CVR exercise
