The Chairman of Apapa-Iganmu Local Council Area, Hon. Jimoh Olawale Soliu has begun sensitization and awareness programme to educate the citizens on the importance of appropriate registration to participate in the coming elections, reports thegazellenews.com
Thus, the council boss called out residents of Apapa-Iganmu LCDA to participate in the upcoming Continuous Voter Registration Exercise (CVR) organised by the independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Speaking on the programme at the council secretariat, Honourable Soliu appealed to residents of the council area to participate effectively in the programme because it is one way to ensure their participation in governance.
“Ensure you are properly registered in the electoral register. This is one step for you to participate in governance. You can’t seek to be elected into offices if you are not registered as a voter neither can you vote for the candidate of your choice if you don’t register,” the council boss, one time state Secretary of the Alliance for Democracy (AD) said.
Guest Speaker and Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Officer for Apapa, Mr Akin Akinbohun explained that the enrollment and commencement of online registration follows the direction below:
Registration begins on Monday, 18 August, 2025.
You can only be registered as a voter if you have attained the age of 18
•Individuals who have changed address can change their voting venue to their new areas
Those who misplaced or damaged their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) can register for new ones
•And those who want to update their voting information can do so
An interactive session, the programme provided avenue for participants to know more about the step-by-step details of registering to vote and be voted for.
The Council Manager, Lateef Badmus advised residents to participate fully in the exercise reminding them that the future of leadership and policies will be achieved. He also emphasized on the importance of active engagement noting that it is through the power of a Vote, driving positive change can be achieved.
Others present at the event were: All Progressives Congress Apex Leader for Apapa-Iganm, Elder James Abifarin; LGA Chairman represented by Alhaji Balogun Muyideen; traditional rulers; Baale of Marine Beach, Chief Dr. Joseph Omobolanle Ogunmola (JP); Market Leader (men), Pastor Kayode Adeoye; Market Leader (women), Madam Abibat Hamed;
APC Women Leader for Apapa-Iganmu, Madam Modupe Olawoyin.
