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INEC Extends Distribution Of PVC Till March 8

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVC) following the postponement of the 2015 general elections. The commission … Continue reading INEC Extends Distribution Of PVC Till March 8


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pvc-2The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVC) following the postponement of the 2015 general elections.

The commission in a statement signed by its Secretary, Mrs. Augusta Ogakwu, said following the rescheduling of the 2015 general elections,collection of the cards will continue for four more weeks until March 8th, 2015.

“The Commission hopes that this extension will finally avail every registered person yet to collect his/her PVC the opportunity to do so in readiness for the general elections,” Ogakwu said.

The electoral body had announced a shift in the general elections dates to March 28 and April 11.

The new schedule was announced on Saturday by the Chairman of the commission, Professor Attahiru Jega, after meetings with political stakeholders.

Professor Jega said that the Presidential Election would hold on March 28 while the Governorship election would hold on April 11.