The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Osun State chapter has finally announced an extension of its deadline for the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for prospective voters.
The Electoral Commission had also reiterated and assured that it would make the registration and collection of PVCs available to every ward across the 31 local government areas in the state from Wednesday, June 22, 2022.
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Oluwaseun Osimosu who is the Public Affairs Officer, INEC Osun State who made the statement signed had assured that the electoral umpire announced that prospective voters were to come with the slips issued to them during the registration exercise in exchange for the Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs).
The statement said, “The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Osun State wishes to inform the general public most especially all eligible voters who are yet to collect their Permanent Voter Cards, that they can now collect their PVCs at the Registration Areas (Wards) from Wednesday 22nd to Sunday 26th June 2022 between the hours of 9 am to 3 pm daily.
“Prospective voters are to come with their Registration Slip issued during Registration Exercise in exchange for the Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs).
“The Commission wishes to reiterate that collection by proxy is not allowed, please and PVC Collection is FREE.
“The public is therefore enjoined to ensure they use this opportunity to collect their PVCs. No PVC, No Voting.”
Africa Daily News, New York also recalls that the electoral body had set a deadline for the collection of PVCs for June 30, 2022.
Also, the e-copy of the voter’s register has been handed over to the 15 political parties that will be jostling in the Osun 2022 gubernatorial election.
