The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has introduced QR codes to help eligible voters locate designated Permanent Voter Card (PVC) collection centres in Lagos ahead of the 2027 general elections. The initiative is aimed at making it easier for voters to identify their designated collection points and access their PVCs ahead of the polls. The…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to submit the list of candidates for the 2027 Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections. The submission deadline, which was initially scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 2026, has now been extended to Tuesday, August 11, following appeals from political parties for…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the commencement of Permanent Voter Card (PVC) distribution ahead of the August 15 governorship election in Osun State. In a statement issued by the State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babalola, the commission said the exercise is for eligible voters who registered, applied for transfer of…
As INEC planned a nationwide voter revalidation from April 13 to May 29, 2026, concerns have emerged over its timing and feasibility ahead of the 2027 elections. The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Obidient movement, and civil society groups warned that the exercise could disenfranchise rural voters and erode public trust in the electoral process. While INEC stated…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced an extension of the ongoing Permanent Voter Card (PVC) collection exercise in Anambra State, following appeals from citizens and stakeholders seeking additional time for eligible voters to obtain their cards. In a statement released on Monday night, the Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Victoria Eta-Messi, said…
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has called on Nigerians to actively participate in the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), stressing that the Permanent Voter Card (PVC) is a powerful tool for shaping the future of the country. In a post shared on X, Obi described the PVC as “the voice of the voiceless,…
