2027: PVC collection begins in Abuja

By Omeiza Ajayi
ABUJA: The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC on Friday began issuing Permanent Voter Cards PVCs to recently registered voters in Abuja, ahead of the 2027 general election.
At the Government Secondary School in Area 10, Garki, INEC officials were on ground to issue the cards, but the turnout was thin. The centre was due to close around 3pm.
An official at the centre said the low turnout was probably because it was the first day. She advised members of the public to avoid the late-hour rush by collecting their cards early.
The exercise followed an announcement by the Commission that PVCs are now ready for collection. INEC had said; “Registered in 2025? Y...