‎Coordinator Of Support Tinubu For Better Nigeria 2027 Wants INEC To Decentralize Voter Registration Process

‎The Coordinator of Support Tinubu for Better Nigeria, 2027 (ST4BN) in Akwa Ibom State, Dr Esio Oquong Udoh, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Akwa Ibom State to decentralize the ongoing voter registration process to ease the burden on young Nigerians.

The former Chairman of the South South Parliamentary Caucus, National Assembly, Abuja, has called on INEC to deploy staff to local wards and polling units to reduce the burden of long queues and make the process more accessible, especially in rural areas.

Speaking during a sensitization event in Uyo at the weekend, Dr. Udoh emphasized that political participation begins with being registered to vote, urging the people to take charge of their future.

The former lawmaker issued a strong call to action to all eligible citizens of Akwa Ibom State to register or revalidate their Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs), describing it as “the stepping stone to a better Nigeria.”
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‎Charging the people to take charge of their future, he said, “If you have your voter’s card, you have your power. Akwa Ibom people must rise and be counted in shaping the destiny of our state and our nation.”
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He specifically called on young people who were below the age of 18 during the last general elections to seize this opportunity to get registered, stressing that their involvement is crucial for the future of Nigeria’s democracy.
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‎The former federal lawmaker also called on local government chairmen across the state to provide logistical support to elderly and physically challenged citizens to ensure they are not left out of the exercise. “This is not just about elections, it is about inclusion and participation. No one should be left behind,” he added.
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‎Dr. Udoh reiterated that full support for the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and Akwa Ibom State Governor Pastor Umo Eno begins with citizens possessing a valid voter’s card. He urged political stakeholders and community leaders to lead by example and mobilize their communities toward massive voter registration.