Odili urges Anambra Citizens to Participate in Voters Registration Exercise, Secure their PVCs

By Praise Chinecherem

A chieftain of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Primus Odili has called on eligible citizens of Anambra state, particularly those in the Anambra North Senatorial Zone to register and secure their permanent voter’s card (PVC) in the national Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise.

Odili, in a statement said securing the PVC would not only guarantee their participation in elections, but enable them vote for the right candidates who would shape the progressive future of communities and country.

According to him, “This vital exercise, which began on January 5th, 2026, offers a final window until April 17th, 2026, to register.
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‎”This appeal follows a recent media briefing by Anambra State’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. Queen Agwu of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

“While Dr. Agwu noted that Anambra’s participation in the first four weeks is commendable on a national scale, the figures reveal room for growth.

“The current data shows that a few thousands of new registrants have been enrolled across the state so far. It is important to understand that this CVR is a nationwide initiative, currently active in all states.”

While commending INEC’s efforts in the state, Odili called on APGA members to update their membership registration which has gone digital now to avoid being disenfranchised.

He highlighted the significance of empowering 4,423 new individuals across the state’s 21 Local Government Areas, granting them the fundamental right to vote in the 2027 general elections and beyond.

“The INEC team in Anambra is performing commendably. We recognize that a similar exercise just six months ago successfully added 168,000 voters to our register. We applaud this continued service to our democracy.”
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‎”However, the focus now must shift to mobilization. Chief Odili issued a direct appeal to a key demographic: “I am specifically calling on every young adult who has come of voting age since the last election.

“Your participation is not just a right; it is a civic duty. By registering and voting, we demonstrate forward-thinking citizenship and directly shape the progressive future of our communities and our country.”

The Senate hopeful called upon all community stakeholders in Anambra North including youth and women leaders, ward chairmen, Presidents-General, councillors, Local Government Area chairmen, and clergy members to actively educate and encourage their constituents about the enduring benefits of the CVR.
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‎He outlined a practical incentive beyond the ballot box. “Your voter’s card is more than an electoral tool,” he explained. “It serves as a valid and widely recognized form of identification for official transactions, making it an indispensable document for every Nigerian citizen.”
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‎”The opportunity is present, the timeline is clear, and the power to influence the future rests in this simple act of registration.

“For every unregistered eligible voter in Anambra, the path to civic participation and official identification begins at the nearest INEC registration center before April 17th. ‎

Odili equally extended the call to APGA members urging them to renew their membership with the new digital process while calling on new members to take advantage of the opportunity and become APGA members.