INEC reports that over 1.58 million voters have collected Permanent Voter Cards ahead of Saturday’s Federal Capital Territory area council elections

More than 1.58 million voters have collected their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of Saturday’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said.

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The commission disclosed that 1,680,315 people registered for the polls, while 1,587,025 PVCs were collected as of February 10.

INEC said the figures indicate strong voter readiness but stressed that only those with valid PVCs will be allowed to vote.

All six area councils recorded high participation, with Kuje posting the highest PVC collection rate.

Other councils, including Abaji, Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kwali, and Abuja Municipal, also showed strong voter turnout.

INEC confirmed that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) will be used in all polling units, and results will be transmitted electronically.

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Voters are set to elect chairmen and councillors across the FCT, while security agencies are expected to enforce movement restrictions during voting hours to ensure order.