INEC Reports 29,314 Uncollected PVCs in Taraba Ahead of 2027 Elections
INEC says 29,314 Permanent Voter Cards remain uncollected in Taraba State before the 2027 general elections.
In Brief
- •INEC says 29,314 Permanent Voter Cards remain uncollected in Taraba State before the 2027 general elections.
- •Of those, 13,826 are old PVCs issued 2011‑2023 and 15,488 are new cards from the first phase of the 2025 registration exercise.
- •Only 1,742 (≈11%) of old PVCs and 16,188 (≈51%) of new cards have been collected.
- •Distribution will continue from 19 Oct to 30 Nov, with a final round at Registration Areas from 1‑7 Dec.
- •INEC plans a mock accreditation exercise in November to test the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System.
Why It Matters
The low collection rate of Permanent Voter Cards threatens voter participation and the legitimacy of the upcoming 2027 elections in Taraba State. Ensuring that eligible voters have valid cards is essential for a free and fair electoral process. The planned distribution and accreditation exercises aim to address these gaps and reinforce confidence in the electoral system.
Key Details
- Total Uncollected PVCs
- 29,314
- Old PVCs Uncollected
- 13,826
- New PVCs Uncollected
- 15,488
- Old PVCs Collected
- 1,742 (≈11%)
- New PVCs Collected
- 16,188 (≈51%)
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