By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the period for the collection of Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) in Edo state ahead of the September 21, 2024 governorship election.
A press statement signed by Sam Olumekun, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman,
Information and Voter Education Committee sighted by Prompt News said the extension of the period for the collection of PVCs for a few days was at the behest of the stakeholders who argued that it is to enable more voters collect their cards.
The statement read in parts: “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 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 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 9am to 5pm 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”.
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