The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced an extension of the ongoing collection of Permanent Voter Cards in Anambra State.
The decision followed appeals from citizens and stakeholders requesting more time for eligible voters to obtain their cards.
A statement issued on Monday night by the Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Victoria Eta-Messi, said the exercise, which was initially scheduled to end on Sunday, October 26, will now run from Wednesday, 29 October, to Sunday, 2 November 2025.
The extension applies to individuals who registered during the recent Continuous Voter Registration exercise in the state.
“The Independent National Electoral Commission has approved the extension of the ongoing collection of Permanent Voter Cards in Anambra State.
“The decision was reached at a meeting of the Commission held on Monday, 27 October 2025, following several appeals from citizens and stakeholders requesting additional time to enable eligible voters to collect their cards.
“The exercise, earlier scheduled to end on Sunday, 26 October 2025, has now been extended from Wednesday, 29 October, to Sunday, 2 November 2025. It covers persons who registered during the recent Continuous Voter Registration exercise in the state,” the statement read in part.
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INEC urged registered voters who have not yet collected their PVCs to take advantage of the extension.
“Registered voters who are yet to collect their PVCs are encouraged to do so at the designated collection centers across the 326 Registration Wards, in Anambra State,” the Commission said.
Eta-Messi also reminded voters that PVC collection is strictly in person, adding, “No collection by proxy is allowed.”
The commission thanked residents for their cooperation and called on all eligible voters to prepare for the forthcoming governorship election.
“INEC appreciates the patience, enthusiasm and cooperation of the good people of Anambra State and urges all eligible voters to use this opportunity to collect their PVCs and get ready to participate in the forthcoming governorship election,” Eta-Messi added.
Meanwhile, INEC earlier on Monday declared Anambra “fully prepared” for the election scheduled for 8 November 2025.
This followed a week-long readiness assessment by a high-level delegation from its headquarters led by the National Commissioner for Election Planning and Monitoring, Prof. Rhoda Gumus.
The team reviewed facilities, logistics and security arrangements across the state.
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