29,314 PVCs Uncollected In Taraba For 2027 Polls, Says INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that about 29,314 permanent voter cards (PVCs) remain uncollected in Taraba State. The state’s resident electoral commissioner (REC), Dr Sa’ad Umar…
Uncollected permanent voter cards (PVCs) have long been a recurring challenge for INEC, often cited as a factor that depresses voter turnout on election day. Millions of PVCs nationwide have historically gone unclaimed after registration exercises, raising concerns about awareness, access to collection centres, and the logistics of getting cards to voters, particularly in rural or hard-to-reach areas.
With Taraba's Resident Electoral Commissioner flagging the 29,314 uncollected cards at a stakeholders' meeting on election preparedness in Jalingo, the disclosure appears aimed at prompting registered voters to retrieve their PVCs ahead of the 2027 general elections. The coverage across outlets is consistent on the figure and the setting of the announcement, though details on collection deadlines, specific local government breakdowns, or plans to re-engage affected voters have not been reported.