INEC Urges Voters To Participate Peacefully In Ekiti Election As PVC Collection Ends

INEC Urges Voters to Participate Peacefully in Ekiti Election as PVC Collection Ends The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has urged all registered voters who have collected their Permanent Voter Cards PVCs to turn out peacefully and exercise their franchise on Election Day. The Commission emphasized the importance of civic participation, calling on eligible voters to ensure they cast their ballots in a calm and orderly manner as preparations intensify for the Ekiti governorship election. INEC reiterated that the credibility of the electoral process depends on peaceful conduct, urging citizens to avoid any form of violence or electoral misconduct during voting. The Commission also assured the public of its readiness to conduct a transparent and efficient election following the conclusion of PVC collection across the state. According to official updates, the voter registration exercise in Ekiti recorded strong participation, with over one million voters captured ahead of the polls. The Commission has since finalized the distribution and collection of voter cards in preparation for the election. Security agencies and election stakeholders have also been mobilized to ensure safety at polling units, while INEC maintains that all logistics and materials are in place for a smooth electoral exercise. The upcoming election is expected to test voter engagement levels in the state, with authorities expressing optimism that increased voter awareness will translate into higher turnout on Election Day. INEC reaffirmed its commitment to a free, fair, and credible election, encouraging all voters to come out and “exercise their civic responsibility without fear or intimidation.