The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the commencement of the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the February 21 Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The commission made this known in a statement posted on its official X handle on Tuesday, urging eligible voters in the FCT to seize the opportunity to collect their PVCs ahead of the polls.
According to INEC, PVC collection will take place at voters’ respective Registration Areas (wards) from January 22 to January 26, between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
INEC explained that voters who are unable to collect their PVCs at their wards within the stipulated period will still have the opportunity to do so at the INEC Area Council offices across the FCT after January 26.
The commission stated:
“Dear #FCT Resident, as we prepare for the February 21st Area Council Election, INEC is bringing your PVC closer to you. Don’t miss the chance to collect your PVC in the FCT.
“From Jan 22–26, 9 am – 3 pm daily, visit your Registration Area (Ward) to collect your Permanent Voter Card (PVC). After the 26th, collection continues at INEC Area Council Offices.”
INEC also encouraged residents to actively participate in the exercise and advised voters to track their PVC collection status using the official locator link.
The February 21 Area Council elections, scheduled to commence at 8:30 a.m., will feature 17 political parties contesting for various positions across the FCT’s 62 wards.
