The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun rotating Integrated Voter Enrolment Devices (IVEDs) between wards in Osun State, which means that residents of the state are now part of a new phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) program.
Musa Olurode, the Public Affairs Officer of INEC in Osun State, made a statement stating that the program, which aims to decentralise voter registration services and reach eligible voters at the grassroots level, began on Monday, February 2, 2026.
“The rotation arrangement allows Integrated Voter Enrolment Devices to move from one ward to another within each Local Government Area, ensuring wider coverage and easier access to registration points,” the Commission states.
According to INEC, the purpose of the initiative is to shorten the distance that eligible citizens must go in order to register for a Permanent Voter Card (PVC), transfer their registration, or make other authorised adjustments.
The purpose of moving IVEDs from one ward to another is to make voter registration services more accessible, according to a press release from the Commission published in Osogbo.
Starting on February 2, 2026, and ending on April 10, 2026, the ward-level registration activity will last for fifty days, as stated by the electoral commission.
The Independent National Election Commission (INEC) urged all qualified voters to visit polling places in their wards at the appointed times.
“To ensure openness and proper oversight, the comprehensive schedule of rotations based on each Local Government Area will be accessible to all individuals,” the announcement continued.
The Commission assured all parties involved that sufficient measures had been taken to guarantee a systematic and trouble-free registration procedure throughout the state.
With the announcement that the activity was being led by Mutiu Agboke, the Resident Electoral Commissioner, INEC reaffirmed its commitment to the process.
In a statement, the Commission emphasised their continued dedication to ensuring a voter registration process that is credible, inclusive, and accessible. They urged all stakeholders to rally behind the success of the exercise.