2027: Makinde/Daura Campaign Alleges Plot By APC To Access Unclaimed PVCs From INEC
The Makinde-Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation (MDPCO) has alleged that some officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are planning to secretly release millions of unclaimed Permanent Voter…
The allegation surfaces ahead of the 2027 general election, with political coalitions already positioning themselves and trading accusations over the integrity of the electoral process. INEC's handling of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) has long been a flashpoint in Nigerian elections, as millions of cards typically go unclaimed by registered voters each cycle, raising recurring concerns about how such cards are stored, accounted for, and safeguarded against misuse that could affect vote counts or enable impersonation at polling units.
The Makinde/Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation's claim against the ruling APC has not been independently verified, and INEC has not been quoted responding to the specific allegation in the available coverage. Both Leadership and Tribune Online report the claim in near-identical terms, focusing on the campaign's allegation itself; neither outlet provides details on the source of the campaign's information, the scale of the unclaimed PVCs in question, or INEC's official reaction, leaving those aspects of the story still to be clarified.