INEC COMMENCES PVC DISTRIBUTION AHEAD OF FEBRUARY 21 FCT AREA COUNCIL ELECTIONS

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By Aishat Momoh. O.

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

In a statement posted on its official X handle on Tuesday, the commission urged eligible voters in the FCT to collect their PVCs during the exercise. According to INEC, PVC collection will take place at voters’ respective Registration Areas (wards) from January 22 to January 26, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily.

The commission added that voters who are unable to collect their PVCs at their wards within this period can do so afterward at INEC Area Council offices across the FCT.

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“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 a.m.–3 p.m. daily, visit your Registration Area (Ward) to collect your Permanent Voter Card (PVC). After the 26th, collection continues at INEC Area Council Offices,” the statement read.

INEC also encouraged residents to track their PVC collection using the official portal.

The upcoming elections, scheduled to commence at 8:30 a.m., will feature 17 political parties competing across the FCT’s 62 wards.