INEC’s Assurance: No Plans to Destroy Uncollected Permanent Voter Cards

INEC Clarifies: Uncollected Permanent Voter Cards Will Not Be Destroyed

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially refuted claims that it intends to destroy over six million uncollected Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) from previous voter registration exercises.

In a statement released on January 6, 2025, INEC clarified that at no point has the commission considered such an action and urged the public to disregard these reports.

This clarification comes in response to recent media reports suggesting that INEC was planning to dispose of uncollected PVCs dating back to the 2015 voter registration.

The commission emphasized that these reports are incorrect and that there are no plans to destroy any uncollected PVCs.

As of the 2023 general elections, INEC reported that out of 93,469,008 registered voters, 87,209,007 PVCs had been collected, leaving 6,259,229 uncollected.

The commission continues to encourage eligible voters to collect their PVCs to exercise their voting rights in future elections.

INEC’s assurance aims to dispel any misinformation and reaffirm its commitment to ensuring that all eligible voters have the opportunity to participate in the electoral process.

The commission has not provided a specific timeline for the collection of these unclaimed PVCs but remains dedicated to facilitating voter participation.