INEC Extends PVC Collection Deadline to July 31, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced an extension for the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) at Registration Area centres across Osun State until Friday, July 31, 2026. This decision follows numerous complaints from voters and the presence of large crowds at distribution centres.

The initial PVC collection exercise began on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, and was originally set to conclude on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. During this period, 322,822 PVCs, which represent 62 percent of the available cards, were collected.

The extension aims to allow more registered voters to obtain their PVCs ahead of the upcoming governorship election. Additionally, INEC has stated that PVC collection at Local Government Area offices will commence on August 1 and continue until August 7, 2026, replacing the earlier start date to accommodate the extension at the Registration Area level.

INEC has urged all registered voters who have not yet collected their PVCs to utilize this additional time.