The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for collection of Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) until Sunday, 29th January 2023.
The earlier deadline was set for Sunday, 22nd January, 2023.
But in a statement by INEC National Commissioner, Festus Okoye, the commission pushed the deadline by eight days.
He said, “Instead of ending on Sunday 22nd January 2023, the collection of PVCs will continue until Sunday 29th January 2023. At the moment, the period of collection is 9.00 am – 3.00 pm daily (including Saturdays and Sundays).”
He explained that the development signals “a consequential adjustment of the collection by location as follows:
1. Collection at the Registration Area (Ward) level is extended by one a week from Monday 16th – Sunday 22nd January 2023.
2. Collection at the Local Government level will resume on Monday 23rd – Sunday 29th January 2023.
He also notified the public that the Commission would launch investigation into the allegations of INEC officials extorting Nigerians at PVC collection centres
“Similarly, the Commission is disturbed by allegations of discriminatory issuance of PVCs in some locations. This is against the law. All bonafide registrants are entitled to their PVCs and to use them to vote on Election Day in any part of the country where they are registered.
“Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) have been directed to ensure that no such practices occur nationwide and take immediate disciplinary action against violators.”
