The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has concluded the collection of Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) ahead of the Ekiti State governorship election scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026.
The commission, in a statement by National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, said the number of registered voters in the state increased from 987,647 in 2023 to 1,059,360 in 2026 following the suspension of the Continuous Voter Registration exercise and the cleanup of the voters’ register.
INEC added that PVC collection also rose from 958,052 in 2023, representing a 97 per cent collection rate, to 1,028,929 in 2026, representing 97.1 per cent of registered voters.
The commission said the PVC collection deadline was extended from June 11 to June 14 following consultations with stakeholders in Ado-Ekiti.
It also disclosed that 14,406 applications for replacement of lost, damaged, or defaced PVCs were received and all replacement cards were printed, with most already collected.
INEC explained that the option of downloadable voter cards could not be implemented for the Ekiti election because the required technology infrastructure is still being developed.
The commission thanked stakeholders, including traditional rulers, community leaders, civil society groups, political parties, and the media, for supporting voter mobilisation efforts.
INEC urged registered voters who have collected their PVCs to come out peacefully and participate in the election, assuring residents of Ekiti State of its commitment to conducting a free, fair, credible, and inclusive poll.
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