CVR: Only candidates chosen by voters will win elections — Osun REC assures
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, for Osun State, Dr Mutiu Agboke, has assured that no candidate will win in any elections except those voted in by the electorates.
This is as he said preparations are in top gear for the commencement of the Continuous Voter Registration, CVR, exercise in the state in August.
Agboke gave this assurance during separate sensitization visits to religious organisations such as Winners Assembly International (Living Faith Church) and Nasrul‑lahi‑li Fathi Society of Nigeria, NASFAT, on Sunday in Osogbo.
At the Winners Assembly, while urging eligible citizens to participate fully in the CVR exercise, Agboke explained that the CVR would commence on August 18, 2025, beginning with an online registration through the official portal: https://cvr.inecnigeria.org/
He said, “From August 18, 2025, fill in your particulars online and generate a registration slip. From August 25, take this slip to any INEC local government office for biometric capturing and physical verification.”
Agboke added that those unable to complete the process online would also be attended to at the INEC state office in Osogbo and local government offices during the exercise, which runs from 9am to 3pm daily without any fees.
“This exercise is for people who have turned 18 and have never registered before. It is also for those with damaged or defaced Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), and those who have relocated and need to transfer to their registration to their new location,” he said.
The Osun INEC boss who stressed the importance of voter registration and participation in elections, urged religious organisations to support the commission’s efforts to deepen democracy.
He also assured congregants that their votes would count in future elections.
“We need the grace of God to make elections work in Nigeria. Sitting on the fence is not good. We need the support of religious organisations and every citizen for us to get it right.
“Come 2026 in Osun State, I can assure you that no one will win the election except the candidate the people vote for.”
The REC encouraged people to report any irregularities or make inquiries using the following contact numbers: 08133764850 (Head of ICT), 08035604059 (Head of Operations), and 08037435880 (Resident Electoral Commissioner).
At the NASFAT mosque in Osogbo, Agboke gave a similar sensitisation calling on members to make use of the opportunity to register or update their voter records.
He urged NASFAT members to take advantage of the registration period to support the success of the exercise and contribute to credible elections.
Both religious leaders at Winners’ Chapel and NASFAT pledged to disseminate the information further to ensure their members participate actively in the exercise.
CVR: Only candidates chosen by voters will win elections — Osun REC assures
