The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the collection of Permanent Voters Card (PVC) to September 15 in Edo State, preparatory to the September 21, 2024, governorship election in the state.

INEC National Commissioner Sam Olumekun announced this in Benin, the Edo State capital, on Thursday, September 12.

Olumekun sid the extension would begin from Friday, September 13.

Olumekun stated that stakeholders unanimously appealed to INEC to consider an extension of the period for the collection of PVC to enable more voters to collect their cards.

He said: “The commission held an interactive meeting with stakeholders in Benin ahead of the governorship election.

“The meeting was well attended by chairmen of political parties, candidates, traditional and religious leaders, security agencies, civil society organisations, and the media.

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“The chairman of the commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, and Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, addressed the stakeholders and responded to their electoral and security concerns.

“In view of that, a three-day extension has been granted from Friday, September 13 to Sunday, September 15.

“The cards will be available for collection in our 18 local government offices across the state from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.”

The INEC official urged all registered voters yet to collect their PVCs to seize the opportunity of the extension to do so.

Olumekun added that there would be no collection by proxy, in line with INEC’s policy.

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