"We've Distributed 80% of PVCs", INEC Declares

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Wednesday disclosed that 55,232,875, people have collected their permanent voters' cards (PVCS). The figure indicates that 80% of the PVCs have been distributed. The disclosure was made by Chris Iyimoga, an INEC Commissioner, who spoke at a press conference in Abuja.
“I am delighted to report that we have achieved 80 percent distribution of PVC.  55,232,875 PVCs have been collected. I am also delighted to report that we have taken delivery of ballot papers and boxes.

We have intensified our civic education efforts. The commission has collaborated with national council of arts to disseminate messages to grassroots,” he said.
On the issues that may arise as a result of the decision to use card readers, Iyimoga said “the commission has conducted rigorous testing of card readers to test its functionality before election day. Field testing of card readers will be done in different geopolitical zones ahead of 2015 polls. For all 150,000 Polling Units (PUs) and voting points, card readers have been sent down to these areas ahead of the polls. The Commissioner however chose to be diplomatic on the tenure of the Chairman of the Commission, Prrof Attahiru Jega. He said “it is an endorsement from the National Assembly, the commission is not in position to say when or how the chairman will be removed from office.”
He also disclosed that “the commission will meet with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) and political parties next week to brief on INEC’s readiness. The commission will meet accredited observers on the 19th to discuss the best practices for 2015 polls.”

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