INEC Speaks On Destroying Over Six Million Uncollected PVCs

• INEC denied reports about plans to destroy six million uncollected PVCs.
• The commission assured Nigerians that no such decision was ever made
• INEC proposes computer-generated voting slips for better voter accreditation during elections.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed claims that it plans to dispose of over six million uncollected Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), describing such reports as inaccurate.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a statement issued on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Sunday, the commission urged the public to disregard the rumors, reiterating its commitment to preserving the uncollected PVCs.

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“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,” the statement read.

In preparation for future national elections, INEC has proposed significant reforms, including the introduction of computer-generated voting slips for individuals without PVCs.

During a quarterly consultative meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) in Abuja, INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu emphasized that PVCs should not be the sole requirement for voter accreditation.

He pointed to the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) as a solution to streamline the voting process.

INEC Uncollected PVCs

“Those who already have PVCs can still use them to vote, but going forward, computer-generated slips issued to the voter or even downloaded from the Commission’s website will suffice for voter accreditation. This will not only save costs but also eliminate challenges related to PVC collection and the malpractice of buying voter cards to disenfranchise individuals,” Yakubu explained.

Yakubu also referenced INEC’s comprehensive 524-page report on the 2023 general election, highlighting that the commission is engaging with officials and external stakeholders to refine its processes further.

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