Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives, has called on the people of the South East geopolitical zone to actively engage in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise organized by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary Levinus Nwabughiogu, Kalu expressed concern about the low turnout from the South East and warned that continued apathy could diminish the region's influence in future elections.
He emphasized that voter registration is a crucial step toward strengthening democracy and ensuring the people's voices are heard in governance. Kalu highlighted the importance of collective participation beyond party lines, urging the Igbo nation to demonstrate its strength through high voter registration numbers.
Kalu urged eligible voters across the South East to visit registration centers in their communities and register to vote as a way to shape the nation's future and strengthen democratic dividends for all citizens.
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Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has appealed to the people of the South East geopolitical zone to actively participate in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise organized by INEC.
He expressed concern about the low voter registration turnout from the South East region and warned that such apathy could undermine the region's ability to influence future elections. Kalu emphasized that voter registration is a crucial step for strengthening democracy and ensuring that the voices of the people are represented at the polls.
Kalu urged eligible voters in the South East to visit registration centers, register in large numbers, and show their involvement in shaping the nation's future. He highlighted that democratic dividends come from active participation and called on the Igbo nation to demonstrate its strength through a high volume of registered voters.