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INEC registers 9.3m youths ahead of 2027 election – Amupitan

INEC says it registered 9.3 million young Nigerians during the 2026 CVR and has unveiled nine youth ambassadors to boost participation in the 2027 election Read More: https://punchng.com/inec-registers-9-3m-youths-ahead-of-2027-election-amupitan/

INEC registers 9.3m youths ahead of 2027 election – Amupitan

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has registered 9,324,349 new young Nigerians as voters during the 2026 Continuous Voter Registration exercises ahead of the 2027 general election. INEC Chairman Prof Joash Amupitan highlighted the significance of the youth participation in shaping electoral outcomes and boosting public confidence in the democratic process.

To further engage young Nigerians, INEC appointed nine Youth Ambassadors with diverse backgrounds in the movie, music, and comedy industries. The ambassadors were tasked with promoting voter awareness, peaceful and responsible participation, countering electoral misinformation, and encouraging active youth involvement in the democratic process.

They were also charged to uphold integrity, impartiality, and responsible citizenship in their roles.

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