The Emir of Lafia and Chairman of the Nasarawa State Council of Chiefs, Justice Sidi Bage I (rtd), has urged Nigerians to take advantage of the upcoming Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and participate in the forthcoming elections.
He recently had his say during a visit by the Nasarawa State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. Shehu Wahab, to the Emir’s palace in Lafia.
Speaking at the visit that was part of INEC’s effort to engage traditional rulers ahead of the CVR exercise scheduled to commence on Monday, Justice Sidi Bage described the exercise as a national responsibility.
According to him, he cannot overemphasize the importance of voter participation; therefore, citizens who have lost or never obtained their PVCs should ensure they register before the elections.
“This is a great opportunity for eligible citizens to exercise their voting rights and contribute to the democratic process,” he said.
He hailed INEC for initiating the exercise early, assuring the commission of total support from traditional institutions across the state in mobilizing awareness and participation.
Dr. Shehu Wahab further urged political aspirants and parties to avoid engaging in campaign activities that contravene electoral regulations.
He concluded by encouraging parties to concentrate on preparations in accordance with INEC’s official calendar, while avoiding actions that might lead to disputes ahead of the 2027 elections.
“It’s important that all political activities remain within legal limits. Early campaigning may cause tension and should be avoided,” he added.
