By Sunday Apah
The member representing Ughelli North, Ughelli South, and Udu Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. (Rev.) Francis Ejiroghene Waive, has called on the people of the federal constituency to embrace the ongoing INEC voter registration exercise.
Waive, who made this known on his official Facebook page on Sunday, said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is currently conducting a critical voter registration exercise targeting all eligible citizens aged 18 years and above.
He noted that shocking and distressing figures reveal the number of registered voters in the constituency remains alarmingly low—a situation so dire that it threatens to undermine the democratic voice of the people.
“This is your country,” Rt. Hon. Waive declared, his voice resolute and unyielding. “To vote and to be voted for is not a privilege—it’s a sacred civic right.
“To register is a solemn civic responsibility. None of us chose the land of our birth, but it is a divine mandate that we each contribute to its destiny. The very foundation of our democracy depends on your commitment now!”
According to the statement, with the clock ticking mercilessly towards the impending deadline, an unprecedented campaign has been marshaled, deploying town criers to the farthest rural hamlets, urging INEC to penetrate remote areas, and harnessing the power of social media and civil society collaborations to galvanize urban dwellers.
“Do not be deceived by complacency,” he warned. “If you have relocated or lost your voter card, INEC’s ongoing exercise has you covered. But hesitation will cost you dearly—there may be *no extension*. This is the final call. Act now!”
“Electoral apathy is a silent assassin of democracy, and my admonition leaves no room for error: Failure to register today is a forfeiture of your power, your voice, and your future.
“My dear Ughelli North, Ughelli South, and Udu citizens—heed this urgent summons. Rally to the nearest INEC office without delay, or risk being consigned to the shadows of political irrelevance.
“This is not just registration. This is the battle for your voice, your vote, your destiny,” he added.
