The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced an extension of the ongoing collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in Anambra State.
The extension came after several appeals from residents and stakeholders who requested more time for eligible voters to collect their cards ahead of the November 8, 2025 governorship election.
According to a statement issued on Monday night by INEC’s Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Victoria Eta-Messi, the exercise—initially set 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 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.
“The exercise, which was earlier scheduled to end on Sunday, October 26, 2025, has now been extended from Wednesday, October 29, to Sunday, November 2, 2025. It covers persons who registered during the recent Continuous Voter Registration exercise in the state,” the statement read in part.
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INEC encouraged registered voters who have yet to collect their PVCs to take advantage of the extension and visit the designated collection centres across the 326 registration areas in the state.
Eta-Messi also reminded voters that the collection must be done personally. “No collection by proxy is allowed,” she stressed.
The commission expressed gratitude to the people of Anambra for their cooperation and enthusiasm ahead of the poll.
“INEC 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.
Meanwhile, INEC earlier on Monday declared that Anambra State is fully prepared for the November 8 election after a week-long readiness assessment by a delegation from its headquarters in Abuja.
The inspection team, led by the National Commissioner for Election Planning and Monitoring, Prof. Rhoda Gumus, alongside National Commissioners Sam Olumekun, Dr. Kenneth Ukeagu, and Dr. Baba Bila, assessed facilities, logistics, and security arrangements across the state to ensure smooth election conduct.
