By Nchetachi Chukwuajah
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the commencement of the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the February 21 Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The commission disclosed this in a statement posted on its X handle on Tuesday, January 20, urging eligible voters in the FCT to take advantage of the exercise to collect their PVCs.
INEC said the PVC collection will take place at voters’ respective registration areas (wards) from January 22 to January 26, between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
It added that eligible voters who are unable to collect their PVCs at their wards within the stipulated period would be able to do so thereafter at the INEC Area Council offices across the FCT.
“Dear #FCT Resident, as we prepare for the February 21st Area Council Election, INEC is bringing your PVC closer to you. Don’t miss the chance to collect your PVC in the FCT.
“From January 22 to 26, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.daily, visit your Registration Area (Ward) to collect your Permanent Voter Card (PVC). After the 26th, collection continues at INEC Area Council Offices,” the statement read.
The February 21 election will see 17 political parties vying for positions across the FCT’s 62 wards.
Recall that INEC had published and presented the revised Register of Voters for the FCT Area Council elections.
