The Osun State Office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the schedule for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) ahead of the 2026 governorship election.
This follows INEC’s earlier declaration that the Osun governorship poll will take place on August 8, 2026.
Speaking during a meeting with Electoral Officers (EOs) on Monday in Osogbo, the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, disclosed that the CVR will begin in two phases—starting August 18, 2025, and continuing with a second phase on August 25, 2025.
Dr. Agboke explained that the meeting was organized to evaluate the preparedness of the Electoral Officers and to discuss key operational matters concerning the upcoming CVR exercise.
In his words, “the meeting was designed to examine the state of affairs with respect to the CVR as it would provide a platform for internal review before engaging with wider stakeholders.x
He explained that, “Online registration is slated to commence on 18 August, while physical, in-person registration is scheduled for 25 August. It is important for us to understand each other and align our strategies before we begin.”
Dr Agboke emphasised the need to know their mindset, the level of reality in order to effectively respond to challenges and make adequate preparations for a successful exercise.
He also noted that the second part of the meeting would involve a general assessment of INEC local government offices focusing on infrastructure, logistics, and workforce readiness.
“We want to critically examine INEC local governments offices and their officers to ensure everything is in order.
“The meeting is crucial for us to talk to ourselves and have an understanding before we bring the general stakeholders on board,” Dr. Agboke added.
He commended the EOs for their determination and resilience in keeping their offices operational despite the challenges.
“I appreciate your commitment to ensuring that the INEC LG offices keep functioning effectively ahead of the exercise,” he said.
Chairman of the Osun Electoral Officers Forum and EO of Ifelodun Local Government, Abdulkadir Azeez, expressed gratitude to the REC for his leadership.
Azeez also acknowledged the REC’s efforts in improving the operations of the Osun INEC Office.
“Your trust in us as EOs has been encouraging. We appreciate the REC for his open-door policy and constant engagement,” he said.
He assured the REC that all Electoral Officers in the state are fully prepared for the registration exercise.
“We have been working towards this, and we remain confident that the CVR will be hitch-free. We are ready, and I can vouch for the ability and competence of every EO in this state,” Azeez concluded.