Natasha Urges Kogi Residents to Revalidate Voter Cards, Preaches Unity at Easter

The lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has called on residents of Kogi State to take advantage of the ongoing voter revalidation exercise announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission.

In an Easter message released on Sunday, the senator extended warm felicitations to Christians across the state, particularly in Kogi Central, describing the season as one rooted in sacrifice, renewal, and hope.

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan used the occasion to mobilise citizens for active participation in the voter revalidation exercise, which has attracted nationwide attention following its announcement by the electoral umpire.

She stated that the exercise is not just a civic duty but a powerful tool for shaping the collective future, and strongly encouraged all eligible voters to come out en masse to revalidate their voter cards, whether through online platforms or physical centres.

According to her, there is a direct link between voter participation and democratic accountability. She noted that a vote is a voice, and by participating in the revalidation process, citizens are securing their right to decide the leadership and direction of the state and nation.

Amid rising political activities ahead of future elections, the senator stressed that unity remains critical to sustainable development, urging residents to rise above ethnic, religious, and political divisions.

She said Easter reminds Christians of the triumph of light over darkness, hope over despair, and love over hate, describing it as a sacred period that calls for reflection, reconciliation, and a renewed commitment to peaceful coexistence.

She urged all residents of Kogi Central and the state at large to continue to live in harmony, adding that their strength lies in unity and together they can build a more prosperous and secure society.

The call comes against the backdrop of plans by INEC to commence a nationwide revalidation of the voters’ register, a move aimed at sanitising Nigeria’s electoral database ahead of upcoming polls.

The electoral body has clarified that the exercise is not a fresh registration but applies specifically to voters captured between 2011 and 2024, as part of efforts to strengthen the credibility and integrity of the country’s electoral process.