INEC removes 190 names of non-Nigeria
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has removed 190 names of non-Nigerian from the country’s Voter register as measures to clean up the register.
The Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Mr. Oluwol Osaze-Uzzi disclosed this in a statement Thursday in Abuja.
Recalled that the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) recently retrieved several Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and National Identity cards from foreigners who were alleged to have registered as voters.
Osaze-Uzzi reiterated INEC commitment in ensuring that the Voter Register was free from unqualified registrations.
This according to the commission is also to ensure that the register of voters’ meets internationally accepted standards.
“INEC will continue to strengthen its relationship with security agencies and other organisations in ensuring that the electoral process is improved,” he said.
