Ahead of the governorship election in Ekiti State, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced the commencement of Permanent Voter Card, PVC, collection for registered voters in the state.

In a statement, the commission said PVC collection began on Monday, June 1, 2026, at designated registration areas and wards across the 16 local government areas.

The ward-level collection will run from June 1 to June 14, 2026. Thereafter, collection will continue at INEC Local Government Area offices from June 15 to June 21, 2026, daily between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., including weekends.

The commission urged all registered voters who are yet to collect their PVCs to do so within the stipulated period.

“PVC collection is critical to voter participation. Only voters with valid PVCs will be accredited and allowed to vote on election day,” the statement said.

INEC reiterated that the PVC remains the only document acceptable for voter accreditation and voting at polling units.

The commission advised voters to check the collection centres assigned to them and to come with their temporary voter cards or any valid means of identification for verification.

The Resident Electoral Commissioner for Ekiti State, Bunmi Omoseyindemi, assured residents that the commission has put measures in place to ensure a seamless and transparent collection process.

He urged traditional rulers, community leaders, civil society organisations, and the media to sensitise citizens, especially women, youths, and persons with disabilities, to collect their PVCs.