The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 31,690 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) remain unclaimed in Anambra State, raising concerns as the state prepares for a new voter registration exercise set to begin soon.
The statistic is based on data given by the Independent National Electoral Commission in 2023, which also showed 2,624,764 PVCs obtained in the state.
The CVR is a routine electoral activity that allows eligible Nigerians who have not yet registered to do so, as well as already registered voters to update or transfer their registration as needed.
It is expected to result in a notable increase in the number of registered voters in the state, which currently stands at 2,656,437.
INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, recently confirmed that the commission was finalising preparations for the CVR, in anticipation of the Anambra State governorship election, scheduled for November 8, 2025.
Yakubu stressed the urgency of starting the registration process and assured the public that more details would be released soon.
He said, “We are aware of the urgency to commence the CVR, particularly given the forthcoming governorship election in Anambra State.
“We want to assure Nigerians that we are finalising our preparations for both activities, the details of which will soon be made public.”
With thousands of PVCs still uncollected and more citizens expected to register during the CVR, the total voting population may rise significantly before election day.
On Wednesday, INEC released the final list of candidates for the election and announced the official commencement of election campaigns.
