FCT election: INEC kicks off PVC distribution

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the February 21 Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

In a statement shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday, INEC urged eligible voters in the FCT to take advantage of the exercise and collect their PVCs.

According to the commission, 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 scheduled period will still have the opportunity to do so afterward at INEC Area Council offices across the FCT.

The statement read in part: “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.”

The commission encouraged residents to actively participate in the exercise and advised voters to track their PVC collection points through the INEC portal.

The February 21 Area Council elections, scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m., will feature candidates from 17 political parties contesting positions across the FCT’s 62 wards.