INEC Suspends PVC Collection in Osun Ahead of Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the suspension of the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in Osun State in preparation for the upcoming governorship election scheduled for August 15, 2026. This decision was communicated in a statement by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, the National Commissioner and Chairman of INEC's Information and Voter Education Committee.

The suspension aims to allow INEC to compile data on downloaded PVCs and finalize statistics on the total number of voters who have collected their cards. Voters who applied for replacements of lost, damaged, or defaced PVCs must print downloadable copies by midnight on August 9, 2026.

PVC collection in Osun began at the Registration Area level from July 22 to 28, 2026, and was extended to July 31 due to complaints about crowding. The collection then moved to the local government level from August 1 to 7, 2026.

INEC also addressed incidents where PVCs were stolen during hoodlum attacks at collection centers, urging affected voters to obtain replacements. The commission reassured residents of its commitment to conducting a credible and inclusive election.