The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announces that nationwide collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) will begin on October 9, 2026. INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan makes the announcement during a meeting in Kaduna with staff ahead of the 2027 general election.
In reporting on the announcement, both outlets link the PVC timeline to broader preparations for the 2027 vote. Vanguard says INEC also directs officials to close operational gaps and strengthen neutrality as preparations intensify. The Daily Post Nigeria focuses on the PVC collection date and the chairman’s remarks at the North-West zonal interactive meeting, describing readiness assessment activities. Both accounts present October 9, 2026 as the nationwide start date.
