INEC to Start PVC Collection on October 9, 2026
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced that the nationwide collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVC) will commence on October 9, 2026, in preparation for the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, made this announcement during a strategic workshop for media executives in Abuja.
The commission reported that the National Register of Voters has surpassed 103 million, with over 10.6 million new applicants from the Continuous Voter Registration exercise. Amupitan emphasized the importance of PVC collection for electoral transparency and credibility, highlighting the commission's commitment to improving the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System and the INEC Result Viewing Portal.
He also called for stronger collaboration with media and civil society to combat misinformation and enhance public trust in the electoral process. Victoria Eta-Messi, Director of Voter Education and Publicity, noted that misinformation is a significant barrier to citizen participation in elections.
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