The electoral umpire earlier fixed the collection deadline as Sunday, 22nd January, 2023.
INEC National Commissioner Festus Okoye who announced this in a statement, reiterated the commission’ determination to ensure that registered voters have ample opportunity to collect their PVCs ahead of the forthcoming election.
Okoye also announced the extension of the Collection of PVCs at the Registration Area and Ward level by one week
The commission also promised to launch an investigation into report of extortion against some of its officials at PVC collection centres.
While expressing worry at the allegations of discriminatory issuance of PVCs in some locations, the commission urge Resident Electoral Commissioners to take action against any violator
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