Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says PVCs distribution would begin today in
Rivers and Nasarawa states.
The distribution of
Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) begins today in nine local governments in Lagos
State that were left out in the first phase. The affected councils are:
Alimosho, Amuwo-Odofin, Apapa, Badagry, Epe, Eti-Osa, Oshodi/Isolo, Shomolu and
Surulere.
A statement by the Chief
Press Secretary to INEC, Mr Kayode Idowu, said the PVCs distribution would also begin today in
Rivers and Nasarawa states. Idowu said: “The six states where PVCs are yet to
be distributed and Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) pending are Niger,
Katsina, Rivers, Nasarawa, Kaduna and Borno as well as nine local governments
in Lagos State”.
To ensure effective
distribution of PVCs and mitigate the difficulties encountered in the previous
phases, he said the commission has rescheduled the exercises to hold as
follows: “In Rivers and Nasarawa states and the remaining nine local
governments in Lagos State, PVCs distribution: Friday, November 28 to Sunday,
November 30. CVR: Wednesday, December 3 to Monday, December 8. “Kaduna and
Katsina states: PVCs distribution: Saturday, December 6 to Monday, December 8.
CVR: Wednesday, December 10 to Monday, December 15. “Niger and Borno states:
PVC Distribution: Friday December 12 to Sunday, December 14. CVR: Wednesday,
December 17 to Monday, December 22”.
Idowu spoke on Wednesday at
a meeting with leaders of the parties. They expressed understanding and pledged
support to the commission’s efforts.
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