Go And Register To Vote: Oshiomhole Charges Citizens As INEC CVR Begins

Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, former Governor of Edo State and current Senator representing Edo North, has issued a clarion call to Nigerians to seize the opportunity of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise to register and secure their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).

Speaking in an exclusive chat with iReporteronline, Oshiomhole emphasized that the power of democracy lies in the hands of the people, and the only way to truly exercise that power is by participating actively in the electoral process.

> “Our democracy is only as strong as the citizens who take part in it. The Continuous Voter Registration is not just a formality; it is the gateway to choosing the kind of leaders you want to govern you. If you sit at home and complain without registering, you have surrendered your voice,” he declared.

The Essence of Registration

Oshiomhole underscored that voter registration is the first step toward nation-building. He reminded Nigerians that every major reform, policy, and development plan starts with leadership choices made at the polls — choices that depend on voters showing up on Election Day.

He warned against political apathy, stressing that bad governance thrives when good citizens fail to participate. “It is not enough to discuss politics on social media or in beer parlors. Your PVC is the weapon of peaceful change. It is the ticket to decide the future of your children and the generations to come,” he noted.

Purpose Beyond Politics

According to the former labour leader, registering to vote is not about partisan politics but about taking responsibility for the future of the country. “Whether you support Party A or Party B is secondary. What is primary is that you have a say. Without registration, your opinion stops at the doorstep of your house,” he said.

Oshiomhole praised INEC for opening more registration centers across the nation and called on civil society groups, youth bodies, religious leaders, and community influencers to mobilize their people.

Call to Action

The Senator urged first-time voters, particularly young Nigerians, to take the CVR exercise seriously, describing them as the real game-changers of 2027 and beyond.

> “This is our chance to rewrite the story of Nigeria. Get up, get registered, and when the time comes — go out and vote. Our tomorrow depends on what we do today,” he concluded.

Osigwe Omo-Ikirodah writes in for iReporteronline