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INEC reveals dates for collection of PVCs in Nigeria
Nigeria’s electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed the dates the Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) would be available for collection by Nigerians.
According to the INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, PVCs for persons captured in the ongoing Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) in the country would be ready between October and November.
Festus Okoye, disclosed this while monitoring the concluding segment of the ongoing CVR in Awka, Anambra on Saturday, July 30.
He reaffirmed that the exercise would end on Sunday.
He said: “INEC has to bring the exercise to a close, to enable the commission to cross check data collated.
“This will enable our system operators to eliminate double and multiple registrations before we produce the PVCs for distribution.
“The law equally requires that we should display the register in the 774 Local Government Areas and 8, 809 registration areas for claims and objections.
“And we have to print the PVCs, truck them to all the local government areas across the country for collection.”
He said the PVCs for eligible voters who registered between January and June would be ready in October, while those who registered from July 1 to July 31 would collect theirs in November.
“At least 276, 767 persons had completed their registration as of July 25.
“The commission deployed a total of 110 INEC Voters Enrollment Devices (IVED) in the state out of which 10 malfunctioned,” the national commissioner added.
July 31, 2022
INEC: Low rate of PVC collection in Lagos worrisome — over 1m unclaimed
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the low rate of collection of permanent voter cards (PVCs) by residents of Lagos state is worrisome.
Olusegun Agbaje, the state resident electoral commissioner, spoke on Thursday at the eighth annual constituency stakeholders’ meeting in Lagos.
According to NAN, the meeting was organised by the Lagos house of assembly to stress the importance of PVC collection ahead of the 2023 general election.
Agbaje was represented by Emmanuel Adegboyega, an INEC official, during the meeting held at Eti-Osa II constituency.
He said over one million PVCs are yet to be collected, adding that only 6,382 out of 34,242 PVCs were picked up after the continuous voter registration (CVR) in the first and second quarters of 2022.
“The low rate of PVC collection in Lagos state is worrisome as only 6,382 PVCs out of 34,242 received from the commission’s headquarters for the first and second quarters CVR had been collected by their owners,” Agbaje said.
“This is just 18.6 percent; similarly, for the old PVCs, a total of 1,091,157 are still uncollected by their owners.
“Also, voter apathy that has characterised past elections in the state where only 1,156,590 out of 6,570,291 registered voters, that is, 17.6 per cent participated in the 2019 general election in the state.”
Gbolahan Yishawu, the member representing Eti-Osa constituency II, said: “We are trying to sensitise our people to ensure that they go and get registered and not just registered but to collect their voters’ card.
“You saw me carry out an exercise trying to see how many people have actually registered and have got PVC.
“You cannot vote with your slip, you must get your PVC, that is the essence.”
July 1, 2022
CVR: Over 6m Youths Register as Fresh Registrants Hit 10.4m
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said fresh registration in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) has hit 10,487,972.
This is contained in a CVR update Quarter 4, WK 11 released Monday night in Abuja.
According to the report, 8,631,696 registrants had completed their registrations with 3,250,449 via online and 5,381,247 through physical registration.
The update also said that 4,292,690 male and 4,339,006 female registrants have completed their registration.
The update also showed that 6,081,456 of the figure are youth while 67,171 are Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).
According to the update, as of 7am of Monday, INEC had received a total of 23,560,043 applications including applications for voter transfer, requests for replacement of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), and update of voter information record, among others.
June 27, 2022
Osun Govt. Declares Friday Work-Free for PVC collection
Three weeks to the gubernatorial election in Osun, the state government has declared Friday, June 24, a work-free day to enable civil servants who are yet to collect their Permanent Voter Cards do so.
The government said in a statement on Thursday, that the development was to enable all public and civil servants pick their PVC to be able to perform their franchise in the July 16 governorship poll.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Wole Oyebamiji.
The statement read in part: “The Government of Osun State acknowledges the importance of workers in the democratic process, and is aware that the only way workers can give life to their aspiration for a worker-friendly government is through their votes.
“The government does not want anyone to miss out on the opportunity to exercise their constitutional right, especially as it affects their overall wellbeing and the security of their future, ” the statement read.
June 23, 2022
NCPC boss urges Christians to get their PVCs
By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
The Executive Secretary Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev Dr Yakubu Pam has enjoined christians in the country to ensure they obtain their Permanent Voters Cards, PVCs to enable them participate in the 2023 general election.
Rev. Pam said, ” I plead with Christians all over the country to take the issue of PVC seriously. ”
Rev Pam affirmed that we have come to a time when the citizenry no matter their religious beliefs must obey the laws of the land.”
In a press release signed by Celestine Toruka, Head Media of NCPC, the Executive Secretary stated this on Sunday, 19th June, 2022 in Mangu during the inauguration service of the Assembly of God Northern Nigeria, Mangu District.
Rev Pam who is the General Superintendent of the Assembly of God Northern Nigeria, AGNN admonished christians in the country to take their destiny in their hands by voting during the election and be voted with their PVCs.
He said with their PVCs they would be able to vote for the candidates of their choice.
According to him, it is mandatory for every Christian obtain their PVCs and be part of the new reengineering political process in the country.
The NCPC boss further appealed to christians to ensure they participate actively in the forthcoming general election, stating that the era when christians show indifference in political matters is over.
He congratulated Nigerians for the success recorded in the just concluded primaries conducted by various political parties in the country.
He was particularly happy that the primaries were not marred by crisis which explains why the results were accepted by all.
However, he decried the activities of the enemies of the country who take relish in causing pains for others by perpetuating evil and killing innocent and harmless Nigerians even in the places of worship.
He stressed that the security situation in the country is precarious and dangerous but he prayed that the Lord would heal our country.
The NCPC Chief Executive prayed for the new executive members of the Assembly of God Northern Nigeria , Mangu District and afterwards inaugurated them, as he charged them to be strong, bold and courageous; and have faith in God.
June 20, 2022
BREAKING: Court stops INEC from Ending PVC Registration
The Federal High Court in Abuja has stopped the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from ending voter registration on June 30, 2022.
Honourable Justice Mobolaji Olajuwon (Court 10) on Monday granted an order of interim injunction following the hearing of an argument on motion exparte by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP).
SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, disclosed this in a statement forwarded to DAILY POST today.
SERAP and 185 concerned Nigerians had early this month filed the lawsuit against INEC, asking the court to “declare unconstitutional, illegal, and incompatible with international standards the failure of the electoral body to extend the deadline for voter registration to allow eligible Nigerians to exercise their rights.”
In the suit, SERAP had asked the court for “an order restraining INEC, its agents, privies, assigns, or any other person(s) claiming through it from discontinuing the continuous voters’ registration exercise from the June 30 2022 or any other date pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice.”
The suit is adjourned to June 29, 2022, for the hearing of the Motion on Notice for interlocutory injunction.
The suit followed the decision by INEC to extend the deadline for the conduct of primaries by political parties by 6 days, from June 3 to June 9.
In the suit number FHC/L/CS/1034/2022 filed at the Federal High Court, Lagos, and transferred to Abuja, SERAP is seeking the court to determine “whether the failure of INEC to extend the deadline for voter registration isn’t a violation of Nigerian Constitution, 1999 [as amended], the Electoral Act, and international standards.”
The organization is also asking the court for “an order of mandamus to direct and compel INEC to extend voter registration by a minimum of three months and take effective measures to ensure that eligible Nigerians are able to register to exercise their right to vote in the 2023 general elections.”
June 20, 2022
INEC to start distribution of PVCs next Month
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has disclosed that it will start the distribution of Permanent Voters Cards, PVCs, next month ahead of the July 16 governorship election in Osun State.
The state Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Professor AbdulGaniyu Raji, disclosed this to newsmen at the implementation programme on voter education held for electoral officers in Osogbo, yesterday.
He lamented that over 370,000 PVCs from the previous voters’ registration exercise have not been collected.
He said: “A lot of Permanent Voter Cards have not been collected, up till now. We don’t know the reason we have that apathy, why people are not coming to collect them despite all the necessary publicity that we are making. We have over 370,000 PVC, for those between 2011 and 2018 that are yet to be collected.
“But for those who have just registered, between June last year and March this year, PVCs for those who registered during the first and second quarters, June till December 2021, are already with us.
“We are waiting for the delivery of the ones for the third quarter, this week. That is why we have not rolled out the PVCs. We don’t want a situation where some people will come and wouldn’t find their PVCs. So, by next week, hopefully, we will roll out all the cards for all those who registered between June last year and March this year.
“The cards are ready, they have been printed but we have taken delivery of the first and second quarters and third quarters will be delivered to us this week.”
April 28, 2022
Tinubu Apologises For ‘Incorrect Statement’ On INEC’s PVC
Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, has apologised for saying Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC) can expire.
Mr Tinubu, who has signalled his intention to run for President in 2023, made the claim on Tuesday while speaking to a delegation of women from Lagos across the country.
However, an official of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has debunked the claim, noting that previously registered PVCs remain valid for voting in 2023.
In a statement on Wednesday, a spokesperson to Mr. Tinubu, Tunde Rahman, said the comment was a mistake.
“On Tuesday night in Abuja, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu granted audience to a delegation of women from Lagos and across the country attending the All Progressives Congress Women Conference,” the statement said.
“While charging the women to check the status of their voting cards and mobilise supporters to vote, he mistakenly used the word ‘expire’ instead of stating that the cards may have to be updated.
“Immediately upon being apprised of this, Asiwaju apologised for the incorrect statement and felt sorry for any confusion it may have caused.
“Asiwaju Tinubu also stressed that he appreciates the patriotic and necessary work of INEC and its personnel in assuring a free and fair electoral process for all Nigerians in all political parties.
“At the meeting convened at the behest of the women, Asiwaju emphasized the need for people to fully participate in elections so we strengthen our democracy. He urged them to continue to mobilise voters to update their PVCs and help thwart the prevailing voter-apathy. Women must mobilise heavily to reverse the trend, he said.
“The gap between those who registered for elections and those who usually turned up to pick their PVCs was wide, adding that such constitutes a serious challenge, which may impede the growth of our democracy.
“Asiwaju Tinubu would like to reiterate this call to women to mobilise at the grassroots levels so that elections reflect the sovereign will of all the people for a true democracy to be established.
“He enjoins them to review their voting details with INEC so that these details will be updated before the coming elections.”
January 20, 2022
PVCs remains Valid and have not expired -INEC Rebuke Tinubu
The Independent National Electoral Commission has countered a claim by a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, that Permanent Voters’ Cards have expired.
Tinubu had made the claim while addressing women leaders of the APC who paid him a visit in Abuja, on Tuesday.
The former governor of Lagos State also lamented that there had been a decline in the number of eligible voters in recent times.
Reacting, Chief Technical Adviser to the Chairman of INEC, Prof Bolade Eyinla, stated that PVCs previously registered remain valid.
This is as he advised those who already have PVCs not to bother about registering for another one.
“This information is not correct. The PVC issued to all previously registered voters remains valid. This kind of statement will certainly push eligible voters to register more than once thereby creating the problem of double and multiple registrations,” he said as quoted by Daily Trust.
Buttressing Eyinla’s point, Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Mr Rotimi Lawrence Oyekanmi, pointed out that registering for PVC more than once is an offence under the law.
“In fact, double registration is an offence under our laws. Eligible Nigerians are entitled to register only once. Once a name appears on the National Register of Voters, it stays there permanently.
“One of the very few instances where a name could be removed from the register is if there’s a strong and verifiable proof that the person bearing the name has died,” Oyekanmi said.
January 19, 2022