By Ibrahim Muhammad
This was announced by the resident electoral commissioner Dr Mahmud Isa during a critical stake holders meeting in Gusau
He said as of the 2023 General Elections, Zamfara State recorded 1,952,060 registered voters.
He further said the Continuous Voter Registration exercise recorded 313,115 registrations as of August 2026, representing approximately 16.04% of the 2023 registered-voter figure.
He said the stake holders meeting provides another valuable opportunity for constructive engagement, information sharing and strengthening the partnership between the Commission and its critical stakeholders.
He appeal to traditional rulers, religious leaders, political parties, community leaders, civil society organisations, youth and women groups and the media to intensify public enlightenment and sensitisation on PVC collection,
He also said INEC Zamfara State remains resolutely committed to carrying out its constitutional mandate with independence, impartiality, professionalism, transparency and integrity.
He said preparations is focus on voter register management and PVC collection; assessment of Polling Units and electoral facilities; deployment of personnel, materials and technology; personnel training; voter education; security risk assessment and mitigation; stakeholder engagement; and compliance with the approved electoral timetable.
21. He said INEC recognizes the peculiar security challenges confronting some communities in Zamfara State. The Commission will continue to work closely with relevant security agencies and stakeholders to identify electoral risks, assess their implications and develop appropriate mitigation measures within the framework of the law.
He appeal to political parties, candidates, supporters and other political actors to conduct their activities peacefully, responsibly and strictly in accordance with the Constitution, the Electoral Act, 2026 and the Commission’s guidelines.
Dr Mahmud Isa said the threats posed by misinformation, disinformation, manipulated digital content and inflammatory messages must not be underestimated and urge all stakeholders to verify election-related information through the Commission’s official communication channels before sharing
