The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced an extension of the ongoing Permanent Voter Card collection in Anambra State.
The move followed numerous appeals from residents and stakeholders requesting more time for eligible voters to obtain their cards before the November 8, 2025 governorship election.
According to a statement released on late on Monday, October 27, by the Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Victoria Eta-Messi, the exercise, earlier scheduled to end on Sunday, October 26, will now continue from Wednesday, October 29, to Sunday, November 2, 2025.
“The Independent National Electoral Commission has approved the extension of the ongoing collection of Permanent Voter Cards in Anambra State,” the statement read in part.
Eta-Messi explained that the extension followed a meeting of the Commission on Monday, October 27, after receiving several appeals from citizens and stakeholders requesting more time.
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She added that the exercise covers those who registered during the recent Continuous Voter Registration in the state.
INEC also called on all registered voters who have yet to collect their PVCs to use the extended period and visit the collection centres across the 326 registration areas in the state.
Eta-Messi reminded the public that the collection must be done in person. “No collection by proxy is allowed,” she emphasised.
She further expressed gratitude to Anambra residents for their cooperation.
“INEC appreciates the patience, enthusiasm, and cooperation of the good people of Anambra State and urges all eligible voters to use this opportunity to collect their PVCs and get ready to participate in the forthcoming governorship election,” Eta-Messi added.