The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that 1,906,390 registered voters in Osun State have collected their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of Saturday's governorship election. This figure represents 81.50 per cent of the total 2,339,233 registered voters in the state.
Uncollected PVCs and Replacement Process
According to Mohammed Haruna, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of Information and Voter Education, 432,843 registered voters, representing 18.50 per cent of the total, have yet to collect their PVCs. Haruna made this disclosure in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja.
The uncollected PVCs have been safely deposited with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in line with INEC's established practice. Haruna also noted that voters whose PVCs were damaged, defaced, or lost applied for replacement cards.
Downloadable PVCs and Transparency Measures
Haruna further disclosed that 6,101 voters had applied for and obtained printed downloadable copies of their PVCs. He said the commission had published on its website the number of PVCs collected in each polling unit, ensuring transparency in the electoral process.
INEC's Readiness for Credible Election
The national commissioner reassured political parties, civil society organisations, the media, and voters of INEC's readiness to conduct a credible and transparent election on Saturday. This assurance comes as the commission finalises preparations for the governorship poll.
