The Makinde-Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation has raised concerns over the alleged plot by some All Progressives Congress officials to access unclaimed Permanent Voter Cards from the Independent National Electoral Commission. The campaign's Director of Strategic Communications, Richard Ihediwa, signed a statement expressing worry about the allegations circulating in the public domain. The organisation called on INEC to address the issue and provide assurances about the security of electoral materials and the integrity of the voter registration process.
According to the Makinde-Daura campaign, compromised INEC officials could be facilitating access to unclaimed PVCs for the purpose of introducing unregistered persons into polling centres. The cards allegedly being used to influence election outcomes in selected locations. The organisation linked the alleged plot to the growing support for the Presidential Candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, Engr. Seyi Makinde, and his running mate, Alhaji Lawal Musa Daura. The APC is allegedly seeking to compromise INEC processes due to the political support the APM ticket has attracted.
The Makinde-Daura campaign warned that any attempt to use unclaimed PVCs to manipulate the 2027 elections would face resistance from Nigerians. The organisation urged Nigerians to remain vigilant throughout the electoral cycle and monitor activities around their polling units. They also called on international observers to take note of the allegations and seek assurances from INEC concerning the protection of electoral materials.
The campaign demanded that INEC publish a comprehensive account of the number, custody, and security arrangements surrounding unclaimed PVCs nationwide. A state-by-state breakdown of uncollected voter cards in INEC's custody and details of measures to prevent unauthorized access or transfer of the cards were specifically requested. This disclosure would help restore public confidence in the electoral process.
The organisation said such transparency would provide assurances to Nigerians and international observers ahead of the elections. Nigerians were urged to report suspicious conduct to security agencies and accredited election observers. The integrity of the 2027 general elections depends largely on the sanctity of the voter register and other materials.
The Makinde-Daura campaign maintained that Nigerians should not have to wait until after the elections for explanations concerning the integrity of the electoral process. INEC was urged to provide greater transparency before election day. The organisation insisted that unclaimed voter cards should remain strictly controlled electoral materials.
The 2027 general election's integrity relies heavily on INEC's ability to secure electoral materials and ensure the voter registration process's integrity. The Makinde-Daura campaign's allegations have raised concerns about the potential for electoral manipulation.
Key points
- The Makinde-Daura campaign alleges APC officials are plotting to access unclaimed PVCs from INEC.
- The organisation demands INEC publish a comprehensive account of unclaimed PVCs nationwide.
- The campaign urges Nigerians to remain vigilant and monitor activities around polling units.
