The lawmaker representing Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency, Engr. Aderemi Oseni, has called on the people of Oyo State to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) begins distribution of the newly printed cards on October 9, 2026.
In a statement issued by his media aide, Idowu Ayodele, on Wednesday, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Oyo South Senatorial District in the 2027 general elections urged those who registered during the recent Continuous Voter Registration, transferred their polling units, or applied for replacement of lost, damaged, or defaced cards to make use of the opportunity.
The lawmaker said collection of the PVCs is an important part of citizens’ participation in the electoral process, urging eligible voters not to postpone the exercise until the final days.
“Democracy is not sustained by the demand for good governance alone; it also depends on the willingness of citizens to participate responsibly in the process of choosing their leaders. I therefore urge every eligible voter to collect their PVCs and exercise their civic responsibility. No citizen should wait until the last moment before taking this important step”, the statement partly reads.
He urged the electoral commission to ensure that the collection process remained transparent, accessible and orderly while addressing any avoidable difficulties that could discourage eligible voters.
“Every eligible voter should be given a fair and easy opportunity to collect their PVCs. A smooth process will encourage more people to participate in the democratic process,” he said.
The lawmaker commended the INEC leadership for its plans to begin the distribution of the newly printed Permanent Voter Cards promptly ahead of the 2027 general elections.