The Unbiased Nationwide Electoral Fee, INEC, says it’ll start the distribution of Everlasting Voter Playing cards, PVCs, on October 17, 2024, forward of the governorship election in Ondo State.
Oluwatoyin Babalola, INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, within the state, disclosed this on Monday in Akure at a information briefing on the extent of preparedness for the governorship election.
The Ondo State Governorship Election will maintain on November 16, 2024.
Mr Babalola defined that the PVCs could be distributed at designated assortment facilities throughout all 203 Registration Areas throughout the state’s 18 Native Authorities Areas, LGAs.
The REC, who stated that the train would come with weekends and start on the Registration Space (RA) stage till Oct.21, 2024, defined that it could proceed on the LGA stage from October 23 to 29.
“After the Steady Voters Registration (CVR) in Could 27,2024, there was a major improve within the registered voters throughout the state.
“58,708 new voters have been registered whereas the overall uncollected PVCs rose to 295,603.
“I’m happy to announce that the distribution of Everlasting Voter Playing cards (PVCs) in Ondo State will start from October 17, 2024.
“Registered voters, particularly those that lately up to date their particulars or are newly registered, ought to reap the benefits of this chance to gather their PVCs.
“I additionally encourage those that had beforehand registered however are but to gather their playing cards to make use of this window to take action.
“Please be aware that INEC is totally dedicated to making sure a clean and accessible PVC assortment course of,” Mr Babalola stated.
The REC additionally stated the well timed distribution of PVCs was anticipated to reinforce voter participation and assist assure a reputable and inclusive election.
“Let me reiterate that INEC is totally dedicated to conducting a reputable, clear, and inclusive election in Ondo State.
“We name on the great folks of Ondo State to come back out en masse on election day to train their franchise peacefully, and contribute to the expansion of democratic course of in Nigeria.
“They need to be aware that their votes will rely,” Mr Babalola stated.
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