Hon. Oluwatuyi, others mobilise citizens for CVR in Irepodun/Ifelodun.

Hon. Oluwatuyi, others mobilise citizens for CVR in Irepodun/Ifelodun.

By Asubiojo G.O. 

The Chairman of Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government, Hon. Oluwatuyi Oluwagbenga, alongside the Vice Chairman, Hon. Remi Alade, the Executive Secretary, Hon. Dr. Sule ’Tunji, and the Head of Local Administration, Mrs. Akinbobola Deborah-B, have urged residents of Igede-Ekiti and Awo-Ekiti to turn out in large numbers for the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Speaking at the council headquarters, Oluwatuyi emphasised that voter registration was not just a civic responsibility but also a vital tool for citizens to shape governance at all levels. He noted that only by obtaining a voter’s card could residents effectively contribute to the democratic process and benefit from government programmes.

He said, “Participation in the CVR is a direct way of securing your voice in the governance process. As a people, we must not disenfranchise ourselves. The Permanent Voter Card remains the only ticket to influence leadership and protect our collective interest.”

The Vice Chairman, Hon. Remi Alade, called on the youth and first-time voters to seize the opportunity to register, stressing that active political participation was the foundation of a stronger democracy. According to him, the present administration in Ekiti State had demonstrated commitment to inclusive governance, and citizens should not be left behind in sustaining that vision.

On his part, the Executive Secretary, Hon. Dr. Sule ’Tunji, urged residents to see the exercise as a way of consolidating the developmental strides of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji’s administration. He maintained that by registering and collecting their PVCs, citizens would be better positioned to safeguard continuity and strengthen good governance in the state.

Addressing the council staff, the HLA, Mrs. Akinbobola Deborah-B, stressed the need for workers to lead by example in the ongoing CVR exercise. She reminded them that as drivers of government policies at the grassroots, their participation would not only enhance the credibility of the electoral system but also encourage the larger community to follow suit. She further appealed to women and other underrepresented groups within the workforce to take advantage of the registration.

The officials unanimously assured that supporting the ongoing exercise aligns with the people’s desire to sustain the continuity of governance under Oyebanji, whom they described as a governor deeply committed to grassroots development.