The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to Sunday, February 8 2015.
According to a statement by Kayode Idowu, the spokesperson for the INEC Chairman, this was necessary following further complaints from the electorate.
“This supersedes the earlier deadline of Saturday, 31st January 2015, and is intended to give registered voters yet to collect their PVCs the opportunity to do so in readiness for the February 2015 general elections,” the statement said.
He added, “INEC hereby calls on duly registered persons not to delay in going to collect their cards before the expiration of the new deadline.
“The Commission reaffirms its determination to make the 2015 elections free, fair, credible and peaceful; and urges all stakeholders, including voters, to spare no effort in working towards the same objective.”
Nigerians will go to the poll February 14 to elect a new president. The presidential race has been tagged a 2-horse race between People Democratic Party’s Goodluck Jonathan- the incumbent, and All Progressive Congress’ General Muhammadu Buhari.
