BREAKING: INEC Extends Deadline For PVC Collection Ahead of 2023 Elections
- INEC has agreed to extend the collection of PVCs across the country after several complaints from Nigerians
- The extension will take about 7-8 days depending on the area of collection by potential voters nationwide
- INEC also vowed to deal decisively with its officials accused of discriminatory distribution of the PVCs
FCT, Abuja - The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for the collection of Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) to Sunday, January 29.
The electoral body had earlier fixed Sunday, January 22 as the collection deadline for the PVCs.
Source: UGC
The decision to extend the deadline was, however, reached at a a meeting on Thursday, January 12 by senior officials of INEC.
INEC national commissioner, Festus Okoye said in a statement seen by Legit.ng:
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“The commission is determined to ensure that registered voters have ample opportunity to collect their PVCs ahead of the forthcoming election. For this reason, the timeframe for the collection of PVCs is extended by eight days.
“Instead of ending on Sunday 22nd January 2023, the collection of PVCs will continue until Sunday 29th January 2023. At the moment, the period of collection is 9.00 am – 3.00 pm daily (including Saturdays and Sundays).”
The deadline adjustment of the collection by location is now as follows:
1. Collection at the Registration Area (Ward) level is extended by one a week from Monday 16th – Sunday 22nd January 2023.
2. Collection at the Local Government level will resume on Monday 23rd – Sunday 29th January 2023.
According to him, with reports of INEC officials extorting Nigerians at PVC collection centres, the commission is launching an investigation into the allegations.
He added:
“Those found culpable will face disciplinary action and/or prosecution.
“Similarly, the commission is disturbed by allegations of discriminatory issuance of PVCs in some locations. This is against the law. All bonafide registrants are entitled to their PVCs and to use them to vote on election day in any part of the country where they are registered.”
Frequently Asked Questions about PVC, 2023 election
Legit.ng provides answers to some frequently asked questions on the elections as revealed by INEC on its website.
What do I need to have to collect my PVC?
You need to present your temporary voter’s card to INEC officials in order to collect your PVC.
What if I cannot find my temporary voter’s card?
Verify your name on the distribution list during the distribution of PVC or at your INEC local government area office afterwards. If your name is on the register, you will be required to fill an attestation form to enable you collect your PVC.
Why can’t registration of voters’ exercise continue till a week before election?
According to law, registration of voters and the update or review of the voters’ lists must stop at least thirty (30) days before any election and the register to be used for the election must be certified.
INEC finally releases list of 93.4 million registered voters
Recall that INEC recently revealed there are 93.4 million registered voters in Nigeria.
Mahmood Yakubu, INEC chairman, announced this on Wednesday, January 11, at a meeting with political parties at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
At the meeting, Yakubu presented the voters’ register to the political parties in accordance with the electoral act. .
INEC sends important message to Nigerian voters ahead of 2023 general elections
Meanwhile, Nigerians have been assured that the 2023 general election will be conducted as scheduled no matter the level of threat.
This was disclosed by the INEC commissioner and chairman Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye.
Okoye made this known as the electoral umpire continues to face attacks on its facilities in different locations across the country.
Source: Legit.ng
