PDP alleges plot to disrupt PVC collection in Ogun, urges tight security

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State has alleged a plot by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to disrupt the ongoing Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) collection exercise, calling on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to strengthen security at collection centres across the state.
In a statement issued on Friday, the PDP said it had received what it described as credible intelligence suggesting plans to deploy suspected thugs to INEC collection centres to intimidate registrants, disrupt the exercise and cart away PVCs belonging to eligible voters.
The statement, signed by the party’s Publicity Secreta...