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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced an extension of the deadline for the collection of Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, at Registration Area centres across Osun State until Friday, July 31, 2026.

The decision follows concerns raised by prospective voters over overcrowding and long queues at various PVC distribution centres.

In a statement signed by the Head of Department, Voter Education, Publicity, Gender and Inclusivity at INEC Osun State, Ariyo Rufus, on behalf of the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Oluwatoyin Babalola, the electoral body explained that the extension came after the completion of the initial exercise, which began on Wednesday, July 22, and was originally billed to end on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

According to the Commission, “322,822 Permanent Voter Cards, representing 62 per cent of the available PVCs, were collected during the exercise. The extension would enable more registered voters to obtain their cards before the governorship election.”

The statement added, “Having regard to complaints and large crowds at collection centres as well as other difficulties, the Commission has approved the extension of PVC collection at Registration Areas to Friday 31st July, 2026, to enable more eligible voters to exercise their civic right.”

INEC further disclosed that the collection of PVCs at Local Government Area offices will now commence on August 1 and run through August 7, 2026, replacing the earlier scheduled date to allow for the extended Registration Area exercise.

The Commission appealed to all eligible voters who have not yet obtained their Permanent Voter Cards to make use of the additional opportunity.

“Concerned Registered Voters are urged to take advantage of this window and collect their Permanent Voter Cards,” it stated.

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