The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State, has dismissed the allegations by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over recent figures released by the commission from the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary of ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, alleged that the figures contradict historical patterns and demographic realities.
Reacting, INEC’s Head of Voter Education and Publicity Department in Lagos state, Taiwo Gbadegesin, described the allegations as unfounded, baseless and inaccurate.
According to him, the registration figures in Lagos state are consistent with past CVR trends, noting that it reflects the State’s demographic realities.
He added, “In the last CVR (2021-2022), Lagos recorded the highest number of registrations, nationwide.
“The State’s total registered voters rose from 6.570,291 before the exercise to 7,060,195 afterward. The current figures therefore, align with this established pattern.
“It is also important to note that the present data covers not only new registrants but also citizens applying for transfers, replacements of lost or damaged Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), and updates to personal information.
“It is therefore, inaccurate to equate the totals solely with fresh registrations. The numbers also reflect the Commission’s effective deployment as well as the State Office’s numerous and sustained public awareness efforts.
“To promote transparency, INEC Lagos operates an open-door policy, making daily registration data available to interested stakeholders.”
He cautioned politicians and the general public to desist from speculations and rely on verified data and official information from the commission as a guide.
He said, “The Commission urges political actors and the public to please, avoid needless speculations and rely on verified data and official information.
“INEC Lagos State remains fully committed to its constitutional mandate of delivering free, fair, transparent and credible elections: beginning with an inclusive, credible and accountable voter registration.”
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