Political stake-holders have been enjoined to prevail on their people to take advantage of the on-going registration and verification of voters register to enable them vote during the forthcoming general elections.
The Resident Electoral Officer, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mr. Mathew Oguche, made the call at Ajaka, headquarters of the local government, during a meeting with political stake-holders in the area.
He disclosed that the exercise would afford those who did not attain the age of 18 at the last registration exercise to do so, while those who have already been registered could come to verify their names or obtain their permanent voters’ cards.
Mr. Oguche, called on the people to come out enmasse for the exercise as the electoral officials would be going round the 10 political wards of the local government, stressing that it might be their opportunity to register before the next general elections.
Responding, the chairman of the local government area. Hon. Chief Ernest Ocholi Aba, represented by the Vice Chairman, Hon. Samson Achimugu, assured that the council would provide the necessary logistics so as to ensure the success of the exercise in the area.