The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the commencement of the distribution of Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) for newly registered voters in Ondo State.
This follows the successful completion of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise and subsequent data verification.
In a statement issued on Monday and signed by Sam Olumekun, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, the Commission confirmed that the PVCs for all certified registrants have been printed and delivered to the State’s office in Akure.
The statement reads: “The Commission is pleased to announce that following the conclusion of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in Ondo State and the cleaning up of the data, Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) have been printed for all certified registrants and already delivered to our State office in Akure for collection by eligible voters.”
According to INEC, a total of 89,777 new PVCs have been printed, comprising 58,708 new voters and 31,069 applicants for transfers, updates, and replacements of lost or damaged PVCs.
During these periods, INEC will also make available the backlog of uncollected PVCs from previous registration exercises at the designated collection centres.
“A total of 89,777 new PVCs from the recent CVR were printed. This is made up of 58,708 new voters, and 31,069 applicants for transfers, updates and replacement of lost and damaged PVCs.
“The PVCs for all categories of applicants will be available for collection in 221 centres across the State at two levels. First, in all the 203 Wards from Thursday 17th to Monday 21st October 2024. Secondly, in our 18 LGA offices from Wednesday 23rd to Tuesday 29th October 2024 from 9.00am to 5.00pm daily (including the weekends).
“During the period, the backlog of uncollected PVCs from previous registrations will also be available for collection at the designated centres.
“We appeal to registered voters in the State to pick up their PVCs in person on the approved dates. The Commission reiterates its policy that no cards will be collected by proxy.
“Detailed information, including location addresses of the Ward and Local Government collection centres, has been uploaded to our website and social media platforms for public information.
INEC urged all registered voters to pick up their PVCs in person, reiterating that collection by proxy will not be allowed.
“We appeal to registered voters in the State to pick up their PVCs in person on the approved dates. The Commission reiterates its policy that no cards will be collected by proxy,” the statement emphasized.
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