INEC's Onuoha Urges PVC Collection for 2027 Elections

Prof. Anugbum Onuoha, the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Akwa Ibom state, urged residents to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in preparation for the 2027 general elections. Onuoha made this appeal on Wednesday in Uyo while monitoring the PVC collection process.

He expressed concern over the low turnout of residents participating in the collection, stating that the exercise is crucial for voting eligibility. He specifically called on individuals who registered between August and December 2025 to collect their PVCs, clarifying that those who registered in 2026 should not attempt to collect cards yet.

Onuoha commended INEC officials for their diligence during the exercise and appealed to the media to continue raising public awareness about the importance of collecting PVCs, highlighting the media's role as critical stakeholders in ensuring credible elections. He also informed residents that those unable to collect their PVCs during the current exercise would need to visit their local government areas to do so.