As part of efforts to mobilize the support of critical stakeholders for the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) Gombe State, Dr. Sa’ad Umar paid a courtesy visit to the Palace of the Emir of Gombe and Chairman, Gombe State Council of Emirs and Chiefs, His Royal Highness Alhaji Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III.
During the visit, Dr. Idris expressed appreciation to the royal father for his consistent support to the work of the Commission. He recalled the Emir’s past contributions, including the recording and airing of advocacy messages on key electoral activities such as the CVR, Permanent Voter Card (PVC) collection, and the promotion of peaceful elections in the State.
Briefing His Royal Highness on the ongoing exercise, the REC explained that the online pre-registration commenced on 18th August 2025, while in-person registration began on 25th August 2025. He expressed concern over the more than 60,000 uncollected PVCs in Gombe State and appealed for the active involvement of traditional and religious leaders in mobilizing citizens to participate fully in the CVR and to collect their PVCs.
In his response, the Emir assured the REC of the unwavering support of the Gombe Emirate Council and the Gombe State Council of Emirs and Chiefs. He directed all District and Village Heads, who were also in attendance, to summon religious and traditional leaders within their domains to ensure the sensitization message reaches the grassroots. The Emir also emphasized the importance of women’s participation in the electoral process.
The visit featured an interactive session with District and Village Heads, during which Dr. Idris responded to questions and clarified issues raised by the audience.
The REC was accompanied by the Acting Administrative Secretary, Fadimatu Aliyu Bakari, and other members of the State Management Team.