The House of Representatives has urged the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) to release outstanding voters’ cards that were not distributed before the last general elections.
This resolution followed the motion that was moved by Rep. Shadimu Mutiu, who expressed concern over the large number of Nigerians that were unable to get their voters’ cards before the 2015 elections.
The House has urged the electoral body to also embark on a continuous registration of voters and distribution of voter’s cards.
The motion was the referred to the Committees on Electoral and Political Party Matters and Legislative Compliance for further legislative input.
