The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed a report claiming it plans to destroy over six million uncollected Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). The Commission clarified its position in a statement issued in response to a recent newspaper publication.
“Our attention has been drawn to a newspaper report that the Commission is contemplating the destruction of over six million uncollected Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) going back to the 2015 voter registration. The report is incorrect. At no time did the Commission contemplate the destruction of uncollected PVCs. The public is advised to discountenance the story,” INEC stated.
INEC also addressed ongoing discussions about enhancing the voting process ahead of future elections. Speaking during the quarterly consultative meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) in Abuja last month, INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu suggested that PVCs should no longer be the sole requirement for voter accreditation.
