Ekiti: INEC Extends PVC Collection To June 14, Says 2,077 PWDs Eligible To Vote

 

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the extension of the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to June 14, urging eligible voters to take advantage of the opportunity and participate in the democratic process.

INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, made the announcement on Thursday during a stakeholders’ meeting held in Ado-Ekiti as part of preparations for the forthcoming election.

The INEC chairman assured residents and political stakeholders that the Commission was fully prepared to conduct a free, fair, credible and transparent election across the state.

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According to him, the Commission’s preparations are anchored on transparency, accountability and strict adherence to constitutional provisions.

He described the stakeholders’ forum as a vital democratic platform for assessing the Commission’s readiness and strengthening public confidence in the electoral process.

Amupitan also commended political parties and candidates for signing the peace accord on May 21, 2026, but cautioned them against treating the agreement as a mere ceremonial exercise.

He urged party leaders to ensure that the principles of peaceful conduct are observed by their officials, agents and supporters at all levels.

The INEC chairman also disclosed that a total of 2,077 Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) are eligible to participate in the election, assuring that the Commission has put measures in place to guarantee their full inclusion in the voting process.

According to him, assistive devices such as Braille ballot guides and magnifying glasses will be deployed to enable visually impaired voters, persons with albinism and other categories of persons living with disabilities to exercise their franchise without hindrance.

He noted that inclusivity remains a major component of the Commission’s electoral preparations and reaffirmed that no eligible voter would be disenfranchised on account of disability.

“The stakeholders’ forum is not just a bureaucratic tradition. It is an essential democratic clearinghouse where the Commission presents its readiness profile to the people whose democratic choices we are constitutionally mandated to protect.

“We are determined to do everything possible to ensure that voting starts on time in all the 2,445 polling units. If elections start early, voting will close early, counting will be done in daylight, results will be declared in daylight, and uploads will also be completed in good time,” he said.

“The peace accord must not be treated as a decorative ceremonial exercise. Its principles must be internalized and strictly observed down to party officials, polling agents and grassroots supporters.

“Our goal is to ensure that the election is peaceful, violence-free and credible so that every eligible voter will feel safe to come out and express themselves on election day” he added.

The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Ekiti State, Bunmi Omoseyindemi, said non-sensitive election materials had already been received and properly secured in line with established procedures, while the deployment of sensitive materials is expected to commence next week.

He urged political parties and candidates to conduct peaceful, issue-based campaigns in accordance with the law, while calling on security agencies to sustain their commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment before, during and after the election.

The Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, Michael Falade, restated that the command is committed to deploying maximum security in ensuring that there’s a violence-free and credible poll.

On his part, the Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Ekiti State, Adeniji Aderopo, called on political parties, candidates and their supporters to embrace peace and political tolerance as the state prepares for the June 20 governorship election.

The IPAC chairman said the election should not be viewed as a battle among enemies but as a democratic contest among brothers and sisters seeking to serve the people of the state.

According to him, political leaders must move away from the “winner-takes-all” mentality and promote a culture where all participants feel included in governance and development regardless of electoral outcomes.

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