By Jude Opara
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said about 101,995 Permanent Voter Cards were still uncollected in Plateau State.
The state resident electoral commissioner, Mohammed Sadiq, made the disclosure to journalists on Thursday in Jos.
Mr Sadiq, who disclosed that the commission would soon commence the continuous voter registration (CRV), said that Plateau has 2,789,528 registered voters.
He said, “It is important to note that Plateau has a total of 2,789,528 registered voters, with 101,995 unclaimed PVCs. However, as of 2023, about 2,687,533 PVCs have been collected in the state, representing 96.3 per cent.”
The REC explained that the online pre-registration for the CRV would commence from August 18, while in-person registration would start from August 25.
He also said that the exercise would be conducted between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
“The online registration can take place anywhere and at any time. The website to visit is http://www.crv.inecnigeria.org. The exercise is basically for new voters that have attained the age of 18 and above, collection or transfer of PVC and replacement, lost or damaged PVC,” the REC explained.
Mr Sadiq, however, warned against multiple registrations, insisting every Nigerian was entitled to only one vote.
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In her closing remarks , the Chairman of the Committee , Senator Ipalibo Banigo ( Rivers West ) , thanked all the stakeholders for their inputs into the proposed legislation and assured them of objective considerations of submissions made .
