More than 1.58 million voters have collected their Permanent Voter Cards ahead of Saturday’s area council elections in the Federal Capital Territory, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said.
The commission disclosed that 1,680,315 people registered for the polls, while 1,587,025 PVCs were collected as of February 10.
It said the development shows strong voter readiness, but stressed that only those with valid PVCs will vote.
INEC noted that all six area councils recorded high participation, with Kuje posting the highest collection rate, while Abaji, Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kwali and Abuja Municipal also showed strong turnout.
The commission added that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, BVAS, will be used in all polling units and results will be transmitted electronically.
“Only duly registered voters in possession of valid PVCs will be allowed to vote,” INEC said in a statement on Friday.
Voters will elect chairmen and councillors across the councils.
Security agencies are expected to restrict movement during voting hours to maintain order.