The Independent National Electoral commission (INEC) has reassured of credible 2023 elections, saying voters should feel confident.
This was disclosed by the Resident Electoral commissioner in charge of Zamfara state, Professor Saidu Babura Ahmed at the project launch and elections stakeholders advocacy meeting organised by Golden star Initiative held Wednesday in Gusau.
Professor Babura revealed that presently, about ninety five million(95m) Nigerians were officially registered by Independent National Electoral commission (INEC).
According to him, INEC has created additional polling units aimed to decongest areas with high population and create easy way for voters accreditation with the use of Bivas.
“Voters should now feel confident, INEC has prepared and is ready for credible, acceptable, free and fair 2023 elections by God’s grace”.
He further disclosed that from 6th January, permanent voter cards would be issue to owners at ward level in the state.
At the occasion, the Executive Director, Golden star Initiative, Anas Sanusi, represented by the project Coordinator, Muhammad sanusi said the project was set to mobilize youth to collect their PVCs and to vote in the forthcoming general elections.
“The project is implemented by Golden Star Initiative and LEAP Africa, funded by MacArthur Foundation and Ford Foundation”.
The Executive Director explained that the project focuses on four states in the north west region of Nigeria with low voter registration and PVC rates.
“The project ultimately targets increasing voter turnout in Nigeria elections by mobilising 60 percent of young registered voters to participate in the electoral process” he said.
