PLASEC Hosts INEC, Reaffirms collaboration ahead of voter Registration Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission

Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) Chairman Plangji Cishak has reaffirmed the commission's commitment to credible elections and pledged full support for the upcoming Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise.

Cishak made this known while receiving the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Plateau State, Mohammed Abubakar Sadiq, and his team during a familiarization visit to the PLASIEC headquarters in Jos. The visit aimed to strengthen collaboration between the two electoral bodies as preparations intensify for the CVR across the state's 17 Local Government Areas (LGAs).

In a statement signed by Koro E. Yakubu, Head of Media, PLASIEC, Cishak described the visit as a strategic step towards reinforcing inter-agency synergy in electoral administration. He praised INEC’s support during the October 9, 2024, Local Government Elections and commended REC Sadiq for his professionalism, transparency, and commitment to justice qualities aligning with PLASIEC’s core values.

Cishak also highlighted PLASIEC’s progress in technological innovation, including ongoing improvements to its Voter Verification Software (VVS) to enhance the credibility of future state elections

In his remarks, REC Mohammed Abubakar Sadiq reaffirmed INEC’s commitment to a timely and efficient CVR in Plateau State. He announced the exercise would occur in two phases: Online Pre-registration starting Monday, 18th August 2025, followed by Physical Registration commencing Monday, 25th August 2025, across all 17 LGA

Sadiq underscored the importance of INEC-PLASIEC collaboration in deepening democratic governance. Noting INEC's role in national/state elections and PLASIEC's in local elections, he called for joint sensitization efforts to boost public participation in the registration.

Both commissions reiterated their shared commitment to upholding democratic values through transparent, credible, and people-centered electoral processes.

The partnership is expected to boost public trust, drive voter participation, and strengthen Plateau State's electoral landscape