{"id":158942,"date":"2025-04-08T14:51:26","date_gmt":"2025-04-08T13:51:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/anambra-govt-alleges-plot-by-politicians-to-hijack-citizens-voter-cards-ahead-guber-poll"},"modified":"2025-04-15T12:13:28","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T11:13:28","slug":"anambra-govt-alleges-plot-by-politicians-to-hijack-citizens-voter-cards-ahead-guber-poll","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/anambra-govt-alleges-plot-by-politicians-to-hijack-citizens-voter-cards-ahead-guber-poll","title":{"rendered":"Anambra Govt alleges plot by politicians to hijack citizens\u2019 voter cards ahead guber poll"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Anambra State government said it has uncovered a plot by some politicians to hijack voters cards ahead of the November 8 governorship poll.<\/p>\n<p>The Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor, revealed this in a statement he made available to journalists in Awka, the state capital on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>The commissioner said some individuals have been going around collecting National Identification Numbers (NINs) from unsuspecting members of the public on the guise that the National Identity Management Commission plans to use it to print a permanent identification card for them.<\/p>\n<p>Mefor said those involved plan to use the NINs to override the voting rights of the individuals whose NIN they collected by using them to obtain fresh voter cards for themselves and their cohorts.<\/p>\n<p>Parts of the statement read: \u201cThe attention of the Anambra State Government has been drawn to the activities of some individuals and groups who collect National Identification Numbers (NINs) from individuals in various communities in Anambra State under the guise that the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) requires them for revalidation or issuance of permanent Identity Cards.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHowever, inquiries with the NIMC have confirmed that there is no such exercise going on, while further investigations have also revealed that these are criminals hired by some desperate politicians to hijack people\u2019s Voter Cards using their names and personal details contained in their NINs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith the NINs and the unsuspecting people\u2019s personal details, they can override the individuals\u2019 Voter\u2019s Cards and issue themselves and their cohorts fresh Voter\u2019s Cards.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe further implication is that whereas they can vote on behalf of the owners during elections, having stolen their identities, the real owners cannot vote because the database no longer recognises them as the true owners.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe government therefore advises anyone asked to submit his\/her NIN to call the Anambra State security number, 5111, for their apprehension and necessary actions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Anambra State government said it has uncovered a plot by some politicians to hijack voters cards ahead of the November 8 governorship poll. The Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor, revealed this in a statement he made available to journalists in Awka, the state capital on Tuesday. 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