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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday said that the Permanent Voter Card (PVC) distribution would begin in only 11 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Lagos State on Friday.
Dr Adekunle Ogunmola, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of INEC in Lagos State, made the disclosure at a meeting with political parties in the state.
He said that the exercise in the nine other LGAs (limosho, Amuwo Odofin, Apapa, Badagry, Epe, Oshodi- Isolo, Somolu, Surulere and Eti-Osa) would hold from November 28 to November 30.
According to Ogunmola, the exercise will hold in Agege, Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Ibeju-Lekki, Ifako- Ijaiye, Ikeja, Ikorodu, Kosofe, Lagos Island, Lagos Mainland, Mushin and Ojo from Friday November 7 as planned to November 9.
Addressing a meeting of INEC and Political Parties in Lagos State, Ogunmola said, "We had to cancel the distribution in those areas because we are yet to take delivery of their PVCs.
"We appeal for understanding from all stakeholders and want to assure that INEC will make sure that all eligible voters receive their permanent voter cards for the 2015 elections. The situation of partial distribution is not restricted to Lagos State alone. Other states like Rivers and Nasarawa are also affected while Katsina, Niger and Borno are yet to receive any.
"It is regrettable, but we see it as a blessing in disguise. We will be able to concentrate on the 11 councils and get it swiftly done," he said.
Ogunmola reiterated that it was INEC's intention that all eligible voters would be registered before the 2015 elections.
#INEC #Lagos
Dr Adekunle Ogunmola, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of INEC in Lagos State, made the disclosure at a meeting with political parties in the state.
He said that the exercise in the nine other LGAs (limosho, Amuwo Odofin, Apapa, Badagry, Epe, Oshodi- Isolo, Somolu, Surulere and Eti-Osa) would hold from November 28 to November 30.
According to Ogunmola, the exercise will hold in Agege, Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Ibeju-Lekki, Ifako- Ijaiye, Ikeja, Ikorodu, Kosofe, Lagos Island, Lagos Mainland, Mushin and Ojo from Friday November 7 as planned to November 9.
Addressing a meeting of INEC and Political Parties in Lagos State, Ogunmola said, "We had to cancel the distribution in those areas because we are yet to take delivery of their PVCs.
"We appeal for understanding from all stakeholders and want to assure that INEC will make sure that all eligible voters receive their permanent voter cards for the 2015 elections. The situation of partial distribution is not restricted to Lagos State alone. Other states like Rivers and Nasarawa are also affected while Katsina, Niger and Borno are yet to receive any.
"It is regrettable, but we see it as a blessing in disguise. We will be able to concentrate on the 11 councils and get it swiftly done," he said.
Ogunmola reiterated that it was INEC's intention that all eligible voters would be registered before the 2015 elections.
#INEC #Lagos
