Oyo State Governor and presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, Seyi Makinde, has urged Nigerians to collect their Permanent Voter Cards ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a video shared on social media, Makinde displayed his PVC and encouraged citizens to participate in the electoral process. He emphasized that collecting PVCs is a crucial step in exercising one's constitutional right to choose leaders.
Makinde made the call as the Independent National Electoral Commission prepares to distribute newly produced PVCs to eligible voters at collection centres across the country. INEC had fixed October 9, 2026, for the commencement of nationwide PVC collection. The governor's appeal aims to encourage citizens to obtain their voter cards and participate in the electoral process, regardless of their preferred candidate.
The INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, previously announced that the collection exercise would begin on October 9, following the completion of the latest Continuous Voter Registration exercise. During the exercise, more than 10.7 million new registrations were recorded, pushing the national register of voters above 103 million. The PVC collection will cover eligible citizens who recently registered, transferred their voting locations, or require replacement cards.
Makinde's call comes ahead of the 2027 elections, as he urges Nigerians to obtain their voter cards and exercise their constitutional right to choose their leaders. The governor's appeal is seen as a move to encourage citizens to participate in the electoral process and ensure that their voices are heard in the upcoming elections.
The Allied Peoples Movement has been making efforts to strengthen its presence in the country, with Makinde's presidential bid being a significant move. The party aims to provide an alternative to the existing political landscape and encourage citizens to participate in the electoral process.
INEC's PVC collection exercise is a crucial step in the electoral process, as it enables eligible citizens to obtain their voter cards and participate in the elections. The commission has urged citizens to take advantage of the exercise and collect their PVCs, which will be used in the 2027 election cycle.
The 2027 general elections are expected to be a significant event in Nigeria's democratic landscape, with various political parties and candidates vying for power. The elections will provide citizens with the opportunity to choose their leaders and shape the country's future. Makinde's call to collect PVCs is seen as a move to encourage citizens to participate in the electoral process and ensure that their voices are heard.
Key points
- Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde urges Nigerians to collect their Permanent Voter Cards ahead of the 2027 general elections.
- INEC fixes October 9, 2026, for the commencement of nationwide PVC collection.
- The PVC collection exercise aims to cover eligible citizens who recently registered, transferred their voting locations, or require replacement cards.
