INEC begins voters’ register display, PVC distribution in Yobe

By Dayo Johnson The first day of the collection of Permanent Voters Cards witnessed low turnout of registered voters across the states yesterday as the Independent National Electoral Commission commenced the display of the National Register of Voters and the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) at the Ward/Registration Area levels. Read Also: 2027: 30 days can’t erase over three years of hardship, Atiku tells Tinubu The commission however said the turnout was relatively low because it was the first day of the exercise and expressed optimism that there would be an improvement with time. While the exercise began smoothly and peacefully in many states, eligible voters in Umuahia, Abia State, expressed anger and disappointment over their inability to collect their PVCs following the absence of INEC officials at some designated collection centres.

The exercise followed an announcement by the Commission that PVCs are now ready for collection. INEC had said; “Registered in 2025? Your PVC is now ready for collection.

The cards are available for fresh registrants, transfers, replacements, and those who carried out information updates or reviews in 2025. Voters from previous registration exercises can also collect theirs. “If you registered, requested a transfer, or applied for a replacement of a lost or damaged PVC during the first phase, your PVC will be available for collection,” the Commission said.

It added that “Uncollected PVCs from previous voter registration exercises will also be available.” Collection at the Registration Areas (RAs) runs from Friday, October 9, to Thursday, October 15, 2026. From Friday, October 16, 2026, it moved to the Local Government Areas LGAs. INEC’s schedule puts the hours at 9am to 3pm.

In the same period, the Commission said, “From Friday, 9th to Thursday, 15th October 2026, the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC will display the National Register of Voters for public scrutiny at all Registration Areas nationwide.” FCT At the Government Secondary School in Area 10, Garki, INEC officials were on ground to issue the cards, but the turnout was thin. An official at the centre said the low turnout was probably because it was the first day. She advised members of the public to avoid the late-hour rush by collecting their cards early.

Benue In Benue, the exercise began smoothly and peacefully across the state, with INEC… By Maryam Abdul-aziz Usman The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the display of the preliminary voters’ register and distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) across the 17 local government areas of Yobe State, giving registered voters seven days to verify their details and report errors. The exercise began at about 9am on Friday, October 9, in line with a directive from the commission’s national headquarters.