The Independent National Electoral Commission Independent National Electoral Commission says it has registered 11,839 new voters in Imo State as part of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise.
The commission also said registration activities have been stopped for now in Egbema in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area due to security issues linked to reported killings in the area.
This was disclosed by the Head of Voter Education and Publicity in Imo State, Mrs Emmanuella Bending, during a live radio programme in Owerri.
She explained that the people who registered so far are mostly first-time voters who have just reached the age of 18 or those who had not registered before.
She added that the registration exercise is still going on across most parts of the state, while efforts are being made with security agencies to restore full activity in areas affected by insecurity.
She also noted that the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security, which includes the police and other security bodies, is working to ensure safety for both officials and residents.
Ben-Opara urged eligible residents who have not registered to take part in the exercise, adding that voters who have moved to new locations can transfer their polling units.
She also reminded the public that only Permanent Voter Cards will be accepted for voting during elections.
Another official of the commission in the state, Dr Maryann Godslight, said the turnout for the current registration phase has been higher than in previous exercises, with more young people participating daily.
She also said arrangements have been made to support persons with disabilities during registration and voting.
Godslight added that security has been placed at all registration centres and described the current phase as the final opportunity for new registrations ahead of the elections.
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