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South-East: Abia records 460,011 new voters, only 21,528 collect PVCs

Vanguard News October 28, 2026 5 views
South-East: Abia records 460,011 new voters, only 21,528 collect PVCs

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INEC Strengthens Measures for 2027 Elections in Anambra and Abia States

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to deploy additional personnel and upgrade its infrastructure in Anambra and Abia States ahead of the 2027 general elections.

  • In Abia State, 460,011 new voters were registered, but only 21,528 have collected their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) so far.
  • INEC has deployed 22,280 ad hoc staff to assist with the collection process in Abia State, while 5,720 BVAS machines have been provided for voters registration in Anambra State.
  • INEC in Abia State has identified 13,720 deceased voters whose names have been removed from the register.
  • INEC in Anambra State has reported that 10,000 PVCs have been collected so far.

The commission has also warned political parties and candidates against attempts to influence electoral officials, stating that anyone found guilty would face prosecution.

INEC Strengthens Measures for 2027 Elections in Anambra and Abia States

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to improve its operations in Anambra and Abia States ahead of the 2027 general elections.

  • In Abia State, 460,011 new voters were registered, but only 21,528 have collected their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) so far.
  • INEC in Abia State has identified 13,720 deceased voters whose names have been removed from the register.
  • INEC in Anambra State has reported that 10,000 PVCs have been collected so far.

The commission has warned political parties and candidates against attempts to influence electoral officials, stating that anyone found guilty would face prosecution.

INEC Strengthens Measures for 2027 Elections in Anambra and Abia States

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to enhance its operations in Anambra and Abia States before the 2027 general elections.

<small>Source: Vanguard News — read the original story there.</small>

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