The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced an extension of the ongoing collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in Anambra State.
The decision followed numerous appeals from citizens and stakeholders requesting additional time for eligible voters to collect their cards ahead of the November 8, 2025, governorship election.
In a statement issued on Monday night, the Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Victoria Eta-Messi, said the exercise—which was initially 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.
“The decision was reached at a meeting of the Commission held on Monday, October 27, 2025, following several appeals from citizens and stakeholders requesting additional time to enable eligible voters to collect their cards.”
Eta-Messi noted that the extension covers persons who registered during the recent Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in the state. She urged registered voters who are yet to collect their PVCs to take advantage of the extension and visit any of the designated collection centres across the 326 registration areas (wards) in Anambra.
She also reiterated that collection must be done in person, stressing that “no collection by proxy is allowed.”
INEC expressed appreciation for the cooperation and enthusiasm of Anambra residents and urged all eligible voters to prepare for the upcoming election.
“The Commission 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.
Earlier on Monday, INEC declared Anambra State fully prepared for the November 8 poll, following a week-long readiness assessment conducted by a high-level delegation from its headquarters in Abuja.
The delegation, led by the National Commissioner for Election Planning and Monitoring, Prof. Rhoda Gumus, included National Commissioners Sam Olumekun, Dr. Kenneth Ukeagu, and Dr. Baba Bila. The team inspected facilities, logistics, and security arrangements across the state to ensure full operational readiness for the election.
