Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the Commission will soon announce a date for collection of Permanent Voters Card (PVC) across Nigeria.
At the first consultative meeting with the media at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, Mahmood explained that INEC is undertaking the most comprehensive cleaning up of the data so that only eligible Nigerians can vote.
He added that there is a lot of information for public enlightenment and sensitization as Nigeria moves closer to the 2023 presidential election.
“For those who have completed the registration, the Commission is right now undertaking the most comprehensive cleaning up of the data to ensure that only eligible citizens are added to the voters’ register for the 2023 general election.
Noting that, “We will share our findings with Nigerians very soon. The actual dates for the collection of the PVCs nationwide will also be announced very soon.”
Mahmood said INEC appreciate the role of media organisations in encouraging and mobilizing eligible Nigerians who have not registered to do so.
“At the same time, we want you to continue to sensitise them that those who had registered at any time previously need not register again,” he said.
