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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Ahead of the governorship elections in Edo State, the Independent National Electoral Commission has said the collection of the Permanent Voter Cards by newly registered voters will commence on August 22, 2024.
The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, announced this at a meeting with the Resident Electoral Commissioners, in Abuja on Monday.
The Edo governorship election is scheduled to be held on September 21, 2024.
A total of 184,438 voters were registered during the recently concluded Continuous Voters Registration in Edo State.
The figure included 119,206 new registrations, 8,847 inter-state transfers, and 46,171 intra-state transfers.
Additionally, 4,808 voters requested corrections to their details, and 5,406 voters applied for replacements of lost or damaged PVCs.
Yakubu confirmed that all the newly printed PVCs have been delivered to INEC’s office in Benin City and are now available for collection.
From August 22 to August 26, registered voters could pick up their cards at any of the 192 Wards in Edo State from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily, including weekends, he announced.
After this period, the collection would move to INEC’s Local Government offices across the state, where voters can collect their PVCs from August 28 to September 8, 2024.
“I am glad to report that all the cards have been printed and delivered to our office in Benin City. From there, they have been handed over to our Electoral Officers for collection by voters.
“To ensure a seamless process, the cards will be available for collection in all the 192 Wards in the State where the last CVR took place from Thursday, August 22, 2024, to Monday, August 26, 2024, from 9.00 am to5.00 p.m. daily, including the weekend.
“Thereafter, the collection will continue in our 18 Local Government offices across the State from Wednesday, August 28, 2024, to Sunday, September 8, 2024, from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, including the weekends.
“Detailed information on the dates and location of the 210 centres (192 Wards and 18 LGA offices) has been uploaded to our website and social media platforms for public information,” he explained.
The INEC chairman noted that the commission has developed a register that includes the names and photographs of all 184,438 voters to streamline the collection process.
However, he stressed that PVCs must be collected in person, which is in line with INEC’s strict policy to prevent electoral malpractice.
“It is important to emphasise that the Commission’s policy that PVCs must be personally collected by registered voters has not changed.
“The cards will not be distributed or collected by proxy so that they do not end up in the wrong hands.
“We urge voters who took their time to register during the CVR to also take time to collect their PVCs in person and, most importantly, to come out on Election Day and vote for the party of their choice,” Yakubu warned.
He urged voters who took the time to register to also make the effort to collect their PVCs and, more importantly, to participate in the election by voting.
Yakubu assured that similar arrangements were being finalised for Ondo State, where the governorship election will take place in November.
The INEC chairman noted, “The Commission is working on the schedule for the collection of PVCs in Ondo State. Our attention is focused on the Edo State at the moment because the election is held next month.
“I want to assure the electorate in Ondo State that action is being taken in respect of the availability of their PVCs for the governorship election held in November this year.
“Very soon, the commission will make available detailed arrangements for the collection of PVCs for all categories of voters from the recent CVR in the state.”
Elder Olawuyi Julius Olayide was announced as Kwara State ADC deputy governorship candidate by the state chairman of the party Hon. Babatunde Mohammed after presiding over a strategic meeting in Ilorin on Monday.
The meeting was attended by the party’s governorship, senate, House of Representatives and House of Assembly candidates, and members of the State Working Committee.
The party in a statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com by Dr. Kabir Abubakar Basambo presents the profile of the deputy governorship candidate.
‘Elder Olawuyi Julius Olayide was born in Offa, Offa Local Government, Kwara State, on January 20, 1960.
A proud son of Offa, a devout Christian, a respected family man, and a passionate community leader, he is happily married and blessed with children.
A distinguished educationist, Elder Olawuyi dedicated more than 34 years of his life to shaping the future of young people through quality education, exemplary leadership, and selfless service. He obtained his Nigeria Certificate in Education (N.C.E.) in Economics/Social Studies from the College of Education, Oro in 1984 and later earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education (B.A.Ed.) in Social Studies from the University of Ilorin in 1991.
Throughout his remarkable teaching career, he served with diligence and distinction in several reputable schools across Offa. He taught at Ansar ud-Deen College, Offa (1986–2005), Offa Community Secondary School (2005–2006), and Nawar-Ud-Deen College, Offa (2006–2011). He subsequently served as Vice Principal of Moremi High School, Offa (2011–2020), where he mentored, inspired, and positively impacted the lives of countless students before his retirement on 20th January 2020.
Widely admired for his integrity, humility, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to educational excellence and community development, Elder Olawuyi has earned the respect of colleagues, students, parents, and community leaders alike.
His wealth of experience in education, administration, and grassroots leadership makes him an outstanding public servant.
Today, as the Deputy Governorship Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kwara State, Elder Olawuyi Julius Olayide stands alongside Rt. Hon. Zakari Muhammed with a shared vision of building a prosperous, secure, and inclusive Kwara.
Together, they are committed to delivering people-oriented leadership, revitalizing education, empowering youths and women, strengthening the economy, and ensuring sustainable development for every community across the state.
The Vice-Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has expressed confidence that the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will honour his pledge to serve only one term in office before handing over to a candidate from Northern Nigeria in 2031.
Obi, a Southerner, vowed to serve one term if elected President to complete the eight-year term of a Southerner that has been started by President Tinubu.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, July 20, the former Kano State governor said he has no doubts that Obi will fulfill his agreement.Politics
Kwankwaso also disclosed that he and Obi have signed an agreement with the party and with each other.
The Nigerian Army on Monday disowned a fake advertisement circulating on social media and other online platforms, inviting applications for the Short Service Combatant Commission (SSCC) Course 50/2027.
This was contained in a statement made available to Defence Correspondents in Abuja by the spokesperson of the Service, Colonel Appolonia Anele.
According to the statement, “the Nigerian Army categorically states that this advertisement is false, fraudulent and did not emanate from the Nigerian Army.”
The statement warned members of the public to disregard the fake advertisement and urged prospective applicants not to apply through, patronise or make payments to any individual, group or website claiming to conduct recruitment on behalf of the Service.
It emphasised that all recruitment and commissioning exercises were strictly free, transparent and merit-based, and that official recruitment announcements were made only through national newspapers, the Nigerian Army’s verified social media platforms and other recognised official communication channels.
It declared that “no form is sold and no person or agent is authorised to facilitate recruitment or demand payment at any stage of the process”.
It advised those behind the criminal act to desist immediately, adding that security agencies had been activated to identify, arrest and prosecute all individuals involved in producing, circulating or using the fake advertisement to defraud innocent Nigerians.
The statement warned that anyone found culpable would face the full weight of the law.
The statement reaffirmed that the Nigerian Army remained committed to maintaining the integrity of its recruitment process and urged members of the public to verify all recruitment information through official Nigerian Army channels only.
Suspicious recruitment activities should be reported immediately to the nearest military formation or security agency.
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