The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Gombe State, Dr. Sa’ad Umar, has paid a courtesy visit to the Palace of the Emir of Gombe, Alhaji Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III, seeking the support of traditional institutions for the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise.
During the visit, Dr. Umar expressed appreciation for the Emir’s consistent support for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and briefed him on the CVR exercise, which commenced on August 18, 2025, for online pre-registration and August 25, 2025, for in-person registration.
The REC expressed concern over the over 60,000 uncollected Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in Gombe State and appealed for the active involvement of traditional and religious leaders in mobilizing citizens to participate fully in the CVR and collect their PVCs.
In response, the Emir assured the REC of the unwavering support of the Gombe Emirate Council and the Gombe State Council of Emirs and Chiefs. He directed all District and Village Heads to summon religious and traditional leaders within their domains to ensure the sensitization message reaches the grassroots, emphasizing the importance of women’s participation in the electoral process.
The visit featured an interactive session with District and Village Heads, where Dr. Umar responded to questions and clarified issues raised by the audience. The REC was accompanied by the Acting Administrative Secretary, Fadimatu Aliyu Bakari, and other members of the State Management Team.