FCT 2026: INEC to Begin PVC Distribution Ahead of Area Council Polls

By our Correspondent

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to commence the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of next month’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections.

The FCT Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mallam Aminu Idris, disclosed this while addressing journalists in Abuja, stating that the Commission has put in place adequate arrangements to ensure a smooth collection process across all registration areas in the territory.
According to him, PVC distribution will take place in all 62 political wards and at INEC offices in the six Area Councils of the FCT.
Mallam Idris explained that PVCs belonging to citizens who participated in the last voter registration exercise, as well as those who applied for relocation within the FCT, would be available for collection during the five-day exercise.
He noted that the Commission has engaged relevant security agencies to ensure an orderly and hitch-free distribution process, adding that INEC officials would also be deployed to rural communities to enable residents in hard-to-reach areas collect their cards.
The Resident Electoral Commissioner further stated that INEC would continue to work closely with stakeholders and Civil Society Organizations to encourage all eligible voters to participate in the forthcoming Area Council elections.
He emphasized that only holders of Permanent Voter Cards would be eligible to vote during the polls.
Mallam Idris also revealed that the Commission is holding consultations with transport union leaders to facilitate the timely deployment of election materials, particularly to areas with difficult terrain, to guarantee inclusive participation.
He assured that persons with disabilities have been adequately considered in the arrangements for the February Area Council elections.
The REC reiterated INEC’s readiness to comply with any court order, should the need arise.