To fulfill their civic responsibility, Imo youths have been encouraged to get registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission’s ongoing Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) exercise.
According to INEC record, Imo State is rated poor in terms of PVC registration and collection despite all viable efforts being made by the commission in the state to educate eligible voters on the importance of PVC possession and democratic governance.
This call was made by the Imo State chairman of National Youth Council of Nigeria, Barr. Ezinwanne Chimuanya Udoka, during an interview in Owerri, last week.
Udoka, while encouraging eligible youths who do not have the Permanent Voters Card (PVC) to use the opportunity to register with INEC, said that PVC is their civic right which they should not shy away from.
“The PVC is not only our right, but a powerful tool for positive change of governance. Youths of Imo State must not allow themselves to be denied of the opportunity and right to actively participate in voting during election”, he added.
He frowned at the attitude of some youths who he said shy away from involving in active and fair politics. “It is very unfortunate that Imo State lag behind in PVC registration/collection and active voting participation. Hence, NYCN calls on youths who do not have PVC to as a matter of urgency and necessity visit INEC website (https://cvrinec.gov.ng) and register online as the INEC Continuous Voters Registration is ongoing and 100 percent ready to access and accept applications from eligible voters. Or visit INEC state or local government areas offices nationwide.
The council, while assuring INEC of continued firm support of Imo youths in fair and active politics and politics for a progressive Imo society, lauded the effort of the Imo State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Prof. Francis Chukwuemeka Ezeonu and his team in ensuring that Imo voters are properly enlightened on the need for PVC and democratic voting during election.
