Nigeria: INEC extends PVC collection in Edo — Africa Links 24

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has extended the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to Sept. 15 in Edo, preparatory to the state’s governorship election on Sept. 21.

INEC National Commissioner Sam Olumekun announced this in Benin, noting that the extension would begin from Sept. 13.

Mr Olumekun said that stakeholders unanimously appealed to the commission to consider an extension of period for the collection of PVCs to enable more voters to collect their…