IBADAN – The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC Oyo State has on Friday announced the devolution of Collection of Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) to 351 Registration Areas/ Ward Collation Centers in all the 33 INEC Local Government Area Offices ahead of preparations towards the forthcoming General Election in the State.
In a Media Release by the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the State, Dr. Adeniran Rahmon Tella, noted that the exercise commences from today, Friday 6th January to Saturday 15th January 2023 from 9am to 3pm daily, including Saturdays and Sundays.
Dr. Tella stated further that the exercise is for all eligible valid registrant, those that applied for replacement of lost, damage or defaced PVCs and those that registered prior to the 2019 General Election and are yet to collect their cards.
The Hon. REC informed that collection of PVCs will revert to all the 33 INEC Local Government Area Offices until 22nd Jan. 2023. He however implored the electorate to make good use of the exercise as collection will not be by proxy.