INEC Urges Ekiti Voters to Collect PVCs as Register Display Begins October 9

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged registered voters in Ekiti State who are yet to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to take advantage of the seven-day window beginning Friday, October 9, 2026.

The Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Dr Bunmi Omoseyindemi, made the call during the official flag-off and stakeholders’ engagement on the display of the Preliminary Register of Voters and PVC collection in Ado-Ekiti.

Omoseyindemi, represented by the Head of Department, General Administration and Procurement, Alhaji Tiamiyu Arowolo, said the exercise would run from October 9 to October 15 across the state. The register will be displayed from 9am to 3pm daily at designated Registration Areas and local government headquarters.

He urged eligible voters to use the opportunity to verify their names, photographs, biometric details and other personal information contained in the register.

The exercise will also allow members of the public to file claims or objections over omissions, misspellings and other errors. Objections can also be raised against entries involving alleged underage persons, deceased individuals, non-citizens or multiple registrations, provided relevant evidence is presented.

The REC said INEC had trained personnel who would oversee the exercise, directing them to maintain impartiality, transparency and integrity throughout the process. Officials were warned against negligence, absenteeism, political bias, favouritism, extortion and unauthorised alterations to electoral records.

He also assured residents that the process would be accessible to vulnerable groups, including elderly persons, pregnant women, nursing mothers and persons with disabilities.

The exercise comes as INEC intensifies preparations for the 2027 general elections, with the commission urging eligible citizens to verify their details and collect their PVCs where applicable.