INEC extends PVC collection in Edo State by three days
Ahead of the Edo State Governorship Election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a three-day extension for the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) from Friday, 13th September to Sunday, 15th September 2024.
The move aims to allow registered voters in the state to collect their cards to vote in the upcoming election scheduled for 21st September 2024.
The decision was contained in a statement signed by the Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC) Mr. Sam Olumekun mni, on Wednesday, 11th September 2014.
The IVEC Chair explained that the decision was reached in response to the unanimous call by stakeholders for an extension during an interactive meeting with stakeholders on Wednesday, 11th September 2024 at the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub in Benin City ahead of the Edo State Governorship Election holding next week.
The statement reads “The Commission held an interactive meeting with stakeholders today, Wednesday 11th September 2024, at the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub in Benin City ahead of the Edo State Governorship Election holding next week.”
“The meeting was well-attended by Chairmen of Political Parties, candidates, traditional rulers and religious leaders, security agencies, civil society organisations and the media. The Chairman of the Commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu and the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun addressed the stakeholders and responded to their electoral and security concerns.”
“At the meeting, stakeholders were unanimous in their appeal to the Commission to consider an extension of the period for the collection of Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) for a few days to enable more voters to collect their cards.”
“Consequently, a three-day extension has been granted from Friday 13th – Sunday, 15th September 2024. The cards will be available for collection in our 18 Local Government Offices across the State from 9:00am to 5:00pm daily.
“The Commission appeals to all registered voters who are yet to collect their PVCs to seize the opportunity of the extension to do so.
“In line with the Commission’s policy, no collection by proxy will be allowed,” Olumekun said.
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