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/
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has registered 9,324,349 young Nigerians during the 2026 Continuous Voter Registration exercises, ahead of the 2027 general election. INEC Chairman Prof Joash Amupitan revealed this during the investiture of nine new and returning Youth Ambassadors. Amupitan emphasized the importance of young Nigerians' participation in the electoral process, stating that the newly registered youths highlight the critical role of active youth participation in shaping electoral outcomes and strengthening public confidence in democracy.
The newly appointed Youth Ambassadors, drawn from the movie, music, and comedy industries, have been tasked with strengthening INEC's engagement with young Nigerians, promoting voter awareness, peaceful and responsible participation, and countering electoral misinformation.
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