Over 1.5 million FCT voters collect PVCs for council elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that more than 1.5 million voters in the Federal Capital Territory have collected their Permanent Voter Cards ahead of the Area Council polls. According to INEC National Commissioner Mohammed Haruna, the collection rate across the six Area Councils is over 94%. The commission praised voters for their strong participation in the registration and collection process. Authorities have also announced special measures to facilitate smooth voting during the elections.
Key takeaways
- INEC stated that 1,587,025 out of 1,680,315 registered voters in the FCT collected their PVCs as of the close of collection on February 10.
- The Area Council elections are scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026.
- The campaign period, which began in September 2025, is set to conclude today, with 68 positions being contested.
- Nyesom Wike, the FCT Minister, declared a work-free day on Friday and imposed a movement restriction from 8 p.m. on Friday until 6 p.m. on Saturday.
- The measures were approved by President Bola Tinubu to ensure residents can participate fully in the elections.
