By, Olawale Ogunbusola, Ibadan.

The Gubernatorial Candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) in Oyo State, Hon. Kunle Olatunji, has urged eligible residents across the state to take advantage of the ongoing voter registration exercise being conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the July 10, 2026 deadline.

In a statement, Olatunji called on all citizens who have attained voting age, as well as those seeking to transfer their voter registration, replace lost or damaged Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), or update their voter information, to complete the process before the registration window closes.

The ADP gubernatorial andidate emphasized that voter registration is a fundamental civic responsibility and a critical step in strengthening democracy and ensuring that citizens actively participate in determining the future of Oyo State and Nigeria.

He further appealed to community leaders, youth organisations, women groups, market associations, religious bodies, civil society groups, and political stakeholders to intensify efforts in sensitising and mobilising residents across the state to register.

According to him, the PVC remains one of the most powerful tools available to citizens, enabling them to exercise their constitutional right to vote and influence leadership choices and public policies.

Olatunji noted that meaningful development in areas such as infrastructure, education, healthcare, security, youth empowerment, and economic growth can only be achieved when citizens actively participate in the democratic process.

He therefore urged residents not to wait until the last minute before registering, stressing the importance of obtaining a PVC and encouraging others to do the same.

Meanwhile, Olatunji maintained that no eligible voter in Oyo State should be left behind in the registration exercise, adding that widespread participation would contribute significantly to the advancement and development of the state.

“Let our residents register, mobilise others, and prepare to make their votes count in future elections.”, he said.