- The state REC, Onuoha stated that the PVC collection exercise would be done side by side with the CVR exercise.
- The REC explained that the exercise would be conducted in the 192 wards and the state headquarters of INEC in Edo.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Edo has announced the distribution of 373,030 uncollected Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) starting May 27.
This exercise will run concurrently with the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise.
The state resident electoral commissioner (REC), Dr. Anugbum Onuoha said both the CVR and the PVC collection would be a 10-day exercise, from 9.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. daily, including weekends.
Timeline:
- May 27 – June 5: PVC collection and CVR exercise.
- June 5: End of PVC collection and CVR exercise.
According to Onuoha, the PVC collection exercise will take place in the 192 wards and the state headquarters of INEC in Edo.
Statistics:
- Registered voters in Edo: 2,501,081
- Collected PVCs: 2,128,288
- Uncollected PVCs: 373,030
Each registration center will be managed by two officials from the commission and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
Onuoha emphasized that registered voters must collect their PVCs in person, as proxy collection will not be allowed.
He also noted that there will be no pre-registration option due to time constraints.
The REC appealed for the support of the media, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), traditional rulers, and religious leaders in encouraging voters to collect their PVCs.
He also announced that the commission has published the final list of candidates for the Edo governorship election following the conclusion of political parties’ primaries.
The Deputy Director, Voter Registry, INEC Abuja, Mrs. Doris Kande-Wyom, urged stakeholders to mobilize prospective registrants for the exercise.
The meeting was attended by chairmen of political parties, religious leaders, traditional rulers, security agencies, and CSOs, among others.
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