The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is facing serious allegations of mishandling the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in Kwali Area Council, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. Reports indicate that some registered voters have been left without their cards, while others have received PVCs belonging to different individuals entirely.
The accusations gained traction after a video surfaced on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), posted on Thursday. In it, @Enyowins — identified as the African Action Congress (AAC) councillorship candidate for Pai Ward — expressed outrage over the mix-up. He claimed that his own PVC, collected after proper registration, had been handed over to someone else by INEC officials in Kwali.
“The INEC in Kwali is giving the voters card of registered voters to other people,” the candidate stated in the clip. “My voters card has been given to someone else by INEC Nigeria. What kind of madness is this?”
The issue appears to extend beyond the candidate, with accounts suggesting multiple voters in the area have encountered similar problems, raising concerns about potential disenfranchisement and errors in the PVC collection process. Such irregularities could undermine public confidence in the electoral system, especially in a key area like the FCT where local elections carry significant weight.
INEC has yet to issue an official response to these specific claims, but the commission has previously emphasized procedures for PVC distribution and collection to prevent mix-ups. Observers and affected parties are now calling for a thorough investigation and immediate corrective measures to ensure eligible voters can access their cards without further complications. The situation highlights ongoing challenges in voter management and the need for greater transparency in electoral logistics.
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