As one of the measures to address the challenges of the surge emanating from registration of voters, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Anambra, have created an additional twenty five centres and also reopened
Anambra Resident Electoral Commisioner, Dr Nkwachukwu Orji made this known to journalists in a press conference held at Awka on Wednesday. According to him, “I earlier intimated you on the observed surge in the number of citizens seeking to register during the on-going Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) exercise, its implications to both the Commission and the public, as well as the measures the Commission is adopting to address the challenge”.
“I am pleased to announce that the Commission has created additional 25 registration centres in Anambra State, and that they commenced operation by 9.00 am today. The locations of the centres will be distributed to you shortly. The additional centres bring the total number of centres in Anambra State to 87. We have reopened some LGA Offices that were shut down as a result of insecurity. Specifically, on Tuesday, 7 June 2022, the Idemili North LGA Office was reopened”.
“Today, 14 June 2022, we have resumed registration exercise in Ogbaru and Ayamelum LGAs”.
Dr Orji noted that “We have reorganized our operational procedure by separating people seeking biometric services from those that require non-biometric services. In this sense, biometric services involve fresh registration while non-biometric services include request for PVC Replacement, Voter Transfer, and Update. Let me restate that those requesting nonbiometric services need not to come to the registration centres. These services can be obtained through the Commission’s CVR Portal”.
“However, we have deployed personnel to assist those who cannot access the online portal at the various registration centres.
In areas where the security situation permits, we would extend our time of operation, which is 9.00 am to 3.00 pm. We would continue expand our public communication to inform and educate members of the public”.
He further explained that the State Office is addressing reports of misconduct by staff of the Commission. To bolster public confidence in the Commission, the two Registration Officers accused of misconduct in Nnewi North LGA have been replaced, while investigation of the matter continues.
We have set up a WhatsApp line with the following number: 0704 352 8329 to receive complaints and enquiries. Complaints should contain specific details, including names and locations, that would aid the Commission in judicious handling of the issues.
“We wish to restate our appeal for the patience, understanding and cooperation of the public in this challenging time”, he added.