Anambra guber poll: INEC extends PVC collection deadline

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced an extension of the ongoing Permanent Voter Card (PVC) collection exercise in Anambra State, allowing more time for registered voters to obtain their cards ahead of the upcoming governorship election.

A statement by the commission informed that the decision was reached during the Commission’s meeting on Monday, following numerous appeals from citizens and stakeholders requesting additional time for collection.

Initially slated to end on Sunday, October 26, the exercise will now continue from Wednesday, October 29, to Sunday, November 2, 2025.

The extension applies to individuals who registered during the recent Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in the state.

INEC urged registered voters who have yet to collect their PVCs to seize this extended window and visit any of the 326 designated collection centres across the state’s Registration Areas (Wards).

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The Commission reiterated that PVC collection must be done in person, as collection by proxy remains prohibited.

INEC further appreciated the patience, enthusiasm, and cooperation of the people of Anambra State, encouraging all eligible voters to make use of the opportunity to collect their PVCs and prepare to participate actively in the forthcoming governorship poll.

Ruth Tene Natsa

Ruth Tene, Assistant Editor, Agric/Solid Minerals/INEC Ruth Tene is an award-winning journalist with over 15 years experience in developmental reporting across several newsrooms, as a reporter, editor and other managerial roles. She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism from the University of Maiduguri among several other certifications She has attended several trainings and certifications both locally and internationally and has been recognized for her impactful work in humanitarian reporting, receiving the Gold Award for Humanitarian Services from the Amazing Grace Foundation. She is also a recipient of the Home Alliance Fellowship, reflecting her commitment to fostering a more humane, safer and more sustainable planet. An active member of professional journalism bodies, Ruth is affiliated with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), and the Agricultural Correspondents Association of Nigeria (ACAN), where she continues to advocate for excellence, ethical reporting, and development-focused journalism.