Seven Million Nigerians Sue INEC Over Failure To Allow Them Complete Voter Registration

Twenty-four Nigerians have filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission for failing to give them and the other seven million Nigerians adequate time and opportunity to complete their voter registration after they have carried out their registration online. <br />The Plaintiffs are seeking an order of mandamus to direct and compel INEC to re-activate its continuous voter's registration exercise to allow the Plaintiffs to complete their registration and collect their Permanent Voters’ Cards. <br />The Plaintiffs are also seeking an order of mandamus to direct and compel INEC to provide adequate facilities and deploy personnel to the registration units of the Plaintiffs to enable them complete their registration and collect their PVCs.