December 5, 2025
Borno INEC Moves Voter Registration Centres Over Security Fears
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Borno INEC Moves Voter Registration Centres Over Security Fears

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The Independent National Electoral Commission has relocated four Continuous Voter Registration centres in Borno State to Maiduguri over security concerns.

Centres in Abadam, Guzamala, Kala-Balge and Marte will now operate in safer Maiduguri locations, according to the state’s Resident Electoral Commissioner, Abubakar Ahmad. The 2025–2026 exercise will run in three phases from 18 August 2025 to 30 August 2026.

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Phase one begins with online pre-registration, followed by physical registration from 25 August 2025 at INEC offices. Services include new registrations, PVC replacement, transfer of voting details, and collection of unclaimed cards. Special provisions will be made for persons with disabilities.

Ahmad urged eligible Nigerians to take advantage of the process, stressing that physical registration will be conducted weekdays from 9am to 3pm, excluding public holidays.

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