INEC to announce timetable for PVC collection in Edo, Ondo States

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has disclosed that it will announce a timetable for collection of Permanent Voters’ Cards, PVCs, for the upcoming Edo and Ondo governorship elections.

In a statement by National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, said this after the Commission held a meeting on Tuesday, 6th August 2024.

Olumekun said, “the next few days, the Commission will release the timetable for the collection of Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) for the two States for all categories of voters including new registrants from the last CVR, voters that applied for transfers, replacements and uncollected cards from previous registrations.”

INEC revealed that Edo State now boasts 2,629,025 registered voters, with males comprising 52.11% (1,370,061) and females 47.89% (1,258,964). Youths aged 18-35 account for 37.4% (983,133) of the electorate, while those aged 36-49 make up 34.8% (914,806).

Students represent the largest occupational group among voters, totaling 868,764 (33.05%), with Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) accounting for 0.16% (4,199) of the voters.

Similarly, Ondo State now has 2,053,061 registered voters, with males making up 50.36% (1,034,006) and females 49.64% (1,018,955). Youths constitute 35.41% (726,944) of the voters, and those aged 36-49 represent 35.17% (721,982). Students are the majority occupational group with 694,938 voters (33.85%), and PWDs comprise 0.09% (1,782) of the electorate.

The new voter register reflects a 4.9% increase over the 2023 General Election figure in Edo State and a 3.0% increase in Ondo State.

Detailed breakdowns of the voter register by Local Government Areas, gender, age, occupation, and disability have been uploaded to the Commission’s website and social media platforms for public access.