The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced an extension of the ongoing collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in Anambra State.
The decision came after several appeals from citizens and stakeholders requesting additional time for eligible voters to collect their cards before the November 8, 2025 governorship election.
In a statement issued on Monday night by the Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Victoria Eta-Messi, INEC said the collection 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 individuals who registered during the recent Continuous Voter Registration exercise in the state. She urged registered voters who are yet to collect their PVCs to take advantage of the new timeline and visit designated collection centres across the 326 registration areas (wards).
She also reminded the public that PVC collection must be done in person, stressing that “no collection by proxy is allowed.”
INEC expressed appreciation for the patience and cooperation of Anambra residents and encouraged all eligible voters to use the opportunity to prepare for the upcoming election. “INEC appreciates the patience, enthusiasm, and cooperation of the good people of Anambra State and urges all eligible voters 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 after a week-long readiness assessment conducted by a delegation from its headquarters in Abuja.
The delegation, 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, inspected facilities, logistics, and security arrangements across the state to ensure operational readiness for the election.
