As part of preparations towards the forthcoming general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday announced the extension of Collection of Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) in all the 351 Registration Areas/ Ward Collation Centers of INEC 33 Local Government Area Offices in Oyo State.
In a press release made available by the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the State, Dr. Adeniran Rahmon Tella, noted that the exercise which has commenced since Friday 6th January 2023 has now been extended by eight days, saying that the initial ending date of Sunday 15th January 2023 at the Registration Area/Ward Collation Centers will continue until Sunday 22nd January 2023.
The release which was signed by Mrs Rosemary Alaba Adeniyi on behalf of Dr. Tella stated further that the exercise is for all eligible valid registrant, those that applied for replacement of lost, damage or defaced PVCs and those that registered prior to the 2019 General Election and are yet to collect their cards.
He stated further that the exercise commences from 9am to 3pm daily Saturdays and Sundays inclusive.
Dr. Tella further informed that collection of PVCs will revert to all the 33 INEC Local Government Area Offices from Monday 23rd January and end on Sunday 29th January 2023 with the same timing as mentioned above.
He, however, implored the electorates to make good use of the exercise as collection will not be by proxy adding that, the Commission has also received another batch of newly printed PVCs in the State.
