The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the updated voter register for Rivers State, along with the list of registered political parties in Nigeria, in preparation for the upcoming Local Government Council elections.
In a letter dated March 13, 2025, and signed by the Administrative Secretary, Odor Napoleon Emezuiruke, INEC formally notified the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) of the release. The letter, addressed to the RSIEC Chairman, confirmed that a soft copy of the voters’ register had been provided in response to RSIEC’s request.
Following the update, RSIEC issued a press release confirming the receipt of the updated register from INEC Headquarters. The release, signed by the Commissioner for Media & Civic Education, Tamunotonye Tobins, assured stakeholders and the public of RSIEC’s commitment to ensuring free, fair, and credible elections. The elections are set for Saturday, August 9, 2025.
The list of registered political parties provided by INEC includes the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Action Peoples Party (APP), Labour Party (LP), and 15 other registered parties.
With the updated voter register in hand, RSIEC emphasized its commitment to facilitating a smooth electoral process in Rivers State, as preparations for the August elections continue to intensify.
