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INEC Extends PVC Collection Deadline In Edo Ahead Of Governorship Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for collecting Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) in Edo State from September 13 to September 15, 2024.
The extension was confirmed in a statement issued by Sam Olumekun, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that this move aims to give more time to registered voters to retrieve their PVCs ahead of the Edo State governorship election scheduled for the following week.
The extension follows an interactive meeting held on September 11, 2024, in Benin City, with key stakeholders including political party leaders, candidates, security agencies, traditional and religious figures, civil society groups, and the media.
During the meeting, INEC Chairman Professor Mahmood Yakubu and Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun addressed concerns raised by stakeholders about the electoral process and security measures for the upcoming election.
Edo INEC PVC Collection
Many stakeholders urged INEC to extend the PVC collection period to enable more voters to participate in the election.
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In response, INEC announced that PVCs would be available for collection from Friday, September 13 to Sunday, September 15, 2024, at INEC offices in all 18 Local Government Areas of Edo State between 9 am and 5 pm daily.
The Commission also emphasized that collection by proxy would not be allowed and urged all registered voters to take advantage of the extended period to collect their cards in preparation for the election.
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