Ahead of the June 20, 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards to registered voters in the state
The Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Dr Bunmi Omoseyindemi, who disclosed this in a statement, urged eligible voters who are yet to collect their PVCs to take advantage of the exercise.
Omoseyindemi who said that the PVC collection exercise which commenced on June 2 will be conducted across the various Registration Areas and wards in the state until June 8.
The INEC boss added that the exercise would subsequently continue at the 16 Local Government Area offices of the commission from June 9 to June 11.
Omoseyindemi urged all registered voters who had yet to obtain their voter cards to visit the designated collection centres within the stipulated period.
“The commission wishes to strongly encourage all registered voters across the state to take advantage of the ongoing Permanent Voter Card collection exercise.
The collection of PVCs will take place at the various Registration Areas and wards from June 2 to June 8, after which the exercise will continue at the respective local government offices from June 9 to June 11,” he said.
The REC described the PVC as a critical instrument of democratic participation, stressing that only eligible voters in possession of their cards would be able to exercise their franchise during elections.
He said, “The Permanent Voter Card is not merely an identification document; it is an instrument of democratic participation and a vital tool through which citizens exercise their constitutional right to vote and shape the future of their communities and the nation at large.”
Omoseyindemi reminded residents that voter registration alone was not sufficient, noting that the collection of PVCs remained an essential requirement for participation in the electoral process.
He urged community leaders, youth groups, civil society organisations and other stakeholders to assist the commission in sensitising the public on the importance of collecting their voter cards.
The REC reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to conducting credible, transparent and inclusive elections in the state.
