YPP Raises Concern over Citizens’ Exclusion, Calls for Extension of Voter Registration
Alex Enumah in Abuja The Young Progressive Party (YPP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to extend the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise over fears that eligible Nigerians
The Young Progressive Party (YPP) in Abuja has expressed concern over potential citizens being left out of the voting process for the 2027 general election. Hon. Abraham Simon Adedotun, the FCT Chairman of the YPP, and the party's FCT senatorial candidate, Blessing Ufedojo Benyeogor, made the call during a weekend statement to journalists.
They urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reconsider closing the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, warning that eligible Nigerians, especially young individuals, could be disenfranchised if registration ends prematurely. The YPP highlighted INEC's responsibility to maintain impartiality and strengthen public confidence in Nigeria's democracy.
The CVR process, which initially ran until August 30, 2026, was later adjusted and extended multiple times, culminating in a final closure on July 26, 2026. In response to these concerns, other political parties and civil society groups have also voiced their apprehensions about voter registration access and the need to prevent eligible citizens from being excluded from the electoral process.
They called for INEC to consider these appeals and implement measures to provide another chance for eligible voters to register and participate in the upcoming elections.
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