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  • Group sensitize Ijaw, Itsekiri voters on PVC collection

    A political pressure group in Delta state, Warri Southwest Political Alliance, has advised Nigerians to ensure that they register and collect their permanent voters cards in other to participate in the next general election.

    The group made the call in Madangho (Escravos) and Oporoza in Warri South West LGA of the state, when its ‘Voters card registration and PVC collection’ sensitization campaign trained berthed at the Itsekiri and Ijaw communities respectively.

    WSWPA Coordinator, Mr. Solomon Eyione, said, “It is imperative for eligible citizens to register and have their voters’ card and exercise their democratic rights by casting their votes. Without PVC, you cannot vote in an election.”

    Eyione and other members of the group, including Deputy Coordinator and Secretary Messr Newman Ekpo and Meshack Bebenimibo respectively, also solicited support for Governor Okowa and his Deputy, Mr. Kingsley Otuaro’s reelection for second tenure in 2019.

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    They further reaffirmed support for Chief Favour Izoukumor as the best candidate to represent Warri Southwest in the State House of Assembly in the next political dispensation.

    “The Governor and his Deputy need to consolidate the SMART Agenda, and Chief Favour Izoukumor should be given opportunity for higher representation in the State House of Assembly.

    “He has represented the Ijaws creditably as DESOPADEC Commissioner; he is bringing developmental projects to the grassroots oil bearing Communities.”

  • Adeboye to Christians: get your PVCs

    The General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has urged Christians to register for their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs).

    The cleric said Christians who show any form of indifference about their PVCs might sin against God.

    Adeboye spoke at a special prayer and thanksgiving for expectant mothers, medics, paramedics and all those seeking medical attention.

    The event was organised by RCCG’s national headquarters Throne of Grace Parish on Redemption Way in Ebutte Metta, Lagos.

    It was tagged: Hope for the Hopeless and was attended by thousands of Christians from across the country.

    The event comprised prayer, bible teaching and prophetic impartation.

    Adeboye said as 2019 draws nearer and Nigerians will choose those to lead them for another four years, Christians must get their PVCs to choose politicians of their choice.

    The cleric said eligible Christian voters who fail to get their PVCs would commit a sin against God.

    According to him, the scriptures says give therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s and unto God the things that are God’s.

    Although he said the bible enjoins Christians to pray for kings and those in positions of authority, Adeboye added that voting is a civil right that must be obeyed and followed by all eligible voters.

    The cleric, who spoke through his Assistant General Overseer and Special Assistant of Administration and Personnel, Pastor Johnson Odesola, said: “Nigerians should be ready to vote for credible and God-fearing people in positions of authority at all levels of governance. Those who are currently in power but are not serving us well should be voted out.”

    He said Nigerians should also vote out politicians who are aiding and supporting the killing of fellow beings, irrespective of who they are.

    Adeboye decried the killings in Benue and other parts of the country, saying they cast a dent on the present government for its alleged failure to protect the people.

    The cleric, who supported the concern raised by American President Donald Trump, noted that every right-thinking person would decry the killing of thousands of innocent people in any part of the country.

    He challenged the National Assembly to pass this year’s budget as quickly as possible in the interest of Nigerians.

    According to him, National Assembly members were elected to serve the interest, yearnings and hopes of the ordinary Nigerians and not for backing the selfish interests of some people.

  • NPC offers 4,000 centres to INEC’s PVC registration

    The National Population Commission ( NPC ), says it is offering 4,000 centres nationwide to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to use for the ongoing Permanent Voter Card (PVC) registration.

    The National Chairman of NPC, Eze Duruiheoma, (SAN) made this known on Friday in Owerri, at a public enlightenment programme with the theme: “One man One vote: Get your PVC -The role of National Population Commission”.

    He however said that the 774 centres provided by INEC for the exercise were not enough.

    He said the NPC was making the offer to enable Nigerians, who had yet to register because of distance barrier to do so before the elections.

    Duruiheoma noted that one of the major challenges that had dogged the current registration was the high rate of non-collection of PVCs by registered voters.

    “One of the main disincentives for the collection of the PVCs is the long distance to the registration centres as many of the voters were too poor to spend any significant amount of money for the collection.’’

    According to INEC, over seven million PVCs are yet to be collected as at February, 2018.

    “While it is too early to predict a high rate of non collection for the current voter registration, it will be unrealistic to expect that all registered voters will collect their PVCs before the election.

    “However, the NPC through its nationwide structure can assist in putting in place cost effective and sustainable mechanism for voters to collect their PVCs,’’ he said.

    He noted that the commission maintained more than 4,000 registration centres for births and deaths; “these centres which are fairly spread across the 774 LGAs can serve as collection centres for the PVCs.’’

    He expressed dissatisfaction at the pace of registration, while also identifying a high level of political apathy, low civic education, logistics and integrity, as some of the challenges of the exercise.

    Earlier, the President of Orluzurumee Youth Assembly, Mr Darlington Uzoahia, said the group had carried out an awareness programme in the four federal constituencies in the area.

    Uzoahia said that the group had concluded plans to embark on three major programmes of activities to sensitise the people.

    He also expressed the group’s willingness to partner with INEC and NPC to make the 2019 elections hitch free.

  • PVC: Your weapon to vote Godly leaders

    Nigerians of voting age have been admonished to get their Permanent Voters Card (PVC) to vote God-fearing leaders in the 2019 elections.

    A non-governmental organisation, the Christian Conscience, made the call in a statement by its National Chairman Enock Ajiboso, National Secretary Dr Kolawole Verrals and Publicity Secretary Tunji Oguntuase.

    The statement reads: “The time has come when the services of God-fearing leaders and true lovers of the people are needed to sustain the re-building process of the President Buhari-led administration. Our country cannot afford to go back to the dark days where few privileged individuals shamelessly amassed the country’s wealth to the detriment of the people.

    “All hands must be on deck to encourage committed men and women of integrity, to show interest in the electoral process, and take our country to the Promised Land.

    “To achieve this, we urge Nigerians to embrace the continuous registration exercise, get their voters card, keep in a secured place and avoid the temptation of desperate politicians enticing them to sell their votes. Your PVC is the only weapon that can be used to elect Godly leaders.”

    The group lauded the Federal Government’s efforts at repositioning the economy and confronting insecurity in the country.

    It urged President Muhammadu Buhari to demonstrate a fatherly disposition by tackling the senseless and avoidable killings by the Fulani herdsmen.

     

  • PVC: Your weapon to vote Godly leaders – group

    Nigerians of voting age have been admonished to avail themselves the opportunity of the on-going registration exercise by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to obtain their Permanent Voters Card so as to vote God fearing leaders in the 2019 general elections.

    A non-governmental organization, the Christian Conscience group, made the call in a statement jointly signed by its national chairman, Chief Enock Ajiboso, the national secretary, Reverend Kolawole Verrals and the publicity Secretary, Mr Tunji Oguntuase.

    The group said the time has come when “the services of God fearing leaders and true lovers of the people are needed to sustain the re-building process of the President Buhari-led administration.”

    Nigeria, it said, “Cannot afford to go back to the dark days where few privileged individuals shamelessly amassed the nation’s wealth to the detriment of the people.”

    It said all hands must therefore be on the deck to “encourage committed men and women of integrity, to come out and show interest in the electoral process so as to take our nation to the promised land.”

    It urged Nigerians to embrace the continuous registration exercise, “get your voters card, keep in a secured place and avoid the temptation of desperate politicians enticing you to sell out your votes. Your PVC is the only weapon that can be used to elect Godly leaders.”

    The group also urged all Christians to pray ceaselessly for the Dapchi school girl, Miss Leah Sharibu that was kidnapped but was never released with her colleagues for her refusal to denounce Jesus Christ. We pray God will touch the minds of her abductors to release her unconditionally.

  • INEC: over 600,000 PVCs unclaimed in Oyo

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said over 600,000 permanent voter’s cards (PVCs) have not been claimed and or collected by registered voters in Oyo State.

    The commission said 649,183 PVCs of registered voters across the state were still in its custody.

    The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mr. Mutiu Agboke, broke the news when he led an INEC top delegation to visit Oyo State Chief Judge (CJ), Justice Munta Abimbola.

    Agboke recalled that since the beginning of the current Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), over 13,000 new voters had been registered.

    The REC said the current CVR, which started on January 8, will end tomorrow.

    He added that the second phase would be held soon to enable more Nigerians, who have attained the voting age and those who have never registered before to do so.

     

  • 13,000 PVCs yet to be collected in Warri – INEC

    The Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC ) in Delta said that 13,000 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) were yet to be collected in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta.

    The Administrative Secretary of INEC,  Mrs Rose Orianran-Anthony disclosed this  when she led a delegation  from the commission on a visit to the  Chairman of the Local Government, Mr Michael Tidi.

    Orianran-Anthony who said that the voters would not be eligible to  vote without the PVCs, added  that a lot needed  to be done in terms of sensitisation.

    She called on the chairman to help the commission to sensitise his constituents on the need for them to collect their PVCs.

    Orianran-Anthony also appealed to the chairman to educate voters on dangers of double registration.

    She also advised politicians to  wait for 90 days to election before embarking on campaign.

    In his remark, Tidi said that the local government would soon be embark on sensitisation in the riverine area.

    He promised to give INEC the necessary support to organise a successful general election in 2019

    He noted that it was the responsibility of the local government to sensitise its people.

    NAN

  • 371,444 PVCs uncollected in Ondo State – INEC

    371,444 PVCs uncollected in Ondo State – INEC

    The Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC ) in Ondo State has said that 371,444 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) are yet to be collected in the state.

    The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr Rufus Akeju, said this in a telephone interview with our reporter in Akure on Friday.

    Akeju, however, said that 44,410 voters were captured during the April, 2017 Continuous Voter Registration in the state.

    He said that 199 people reported that their cards were stolen during the first phase of 2018 revision exercise while 561 people were cases of de-faced PVCs.

    The REC reiterated his readiness to work with relevant stakeholders to ensure free, fair and credible elections in the state in 2019.

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    He urged the residents to pick their PVCs at INEC offices in the 18 local government areas.

    Akeju said the CVR was ongoing and advised residents who just attained the age of 18 to register to enable them to vote in the coming elections.

    “We will do everything possible to ensure that 80 per cent of the uncollected PVCs were collected by their owners.

    Akeju was the immediate past Oyo State Resident Electoral Commissioner and resumed as Ondo REC on Jan. 25.

     

  • Get your PVC, Adeboye urges members

    Get your PVC, Adeboye urges members

    General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye has enjoined members of the church to get their Permanent Voters Card ( PVC ) ahead of the forthcoming General elections.

    This occurred in a final address early Saturday morning at the Redemption Camp Grounds, Simawa in Ogun State on the occasion of the Monthly February Holy Ghost Service tagged “Stronger than your enemies 2.”

    Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye encouraged his members to shun mass apathy and participate in the forthcoming elections. He also advised the congregation to register by all means and secure their future with their Permanent Voters Card (PVC).

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    “Make sure you collect your Permanent Voters Card. Do not mind the hassles in going back and forth or returning a week later to collect your card. Make sure you register.

    The soft spoken preacher urged his audience to secure their future by voting their choice in the elections.

    “Your PVC holds the power to determine your future,” he added.

  • APC sets up committee to mobilise eligible voters on CVR

    APC sets up committee to mobilise eligible voters on CVR

    The All Progressives Congress ( APC ) in Ebonyi State has set up a six-man committee on voter education to mobilize eligible voters to participate in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration ( CVR ).

    The six-man committee comprised Mr Okenwa Uka as Chairman and Gibson Nnachi as secretary.

    The State Chairman of the party, Mr Eze Nwachukwu inaugurated the committee on Monday in Edda, Afikpo South Local Government Area of Ebonyi at a sensitisation to mobilize the people to participate in the exercise.

    Nwachukwu charged the committee to liaise with community leaders, traditional rulers, women groups to mobilize eligible electorate at wards, villages and communities.

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    The chairman urged the committee to report difficulties that might be encountered to the state secretariat for prompt action.

    “Report issues of breakdown of INEC registration machines or any other difficulties you may encounter promptly to our office.

    “We count on you for the success of the exercise in Afikpo South and you must live up to the confidence reposed on you,” he said.

    Nwachukwu also appealed to community leaders, traditional rulers, youth organizations and political stakeholders in the state to effectively mobilise eligible voters to participate in the CVR.

    He advised the people against selling their PVCs or exchanging it for whatever reason, as the voter card remained the only power and right available to them to choose leaders of their choice.

    “Do not sell or exchange your voter card. The card is the only legal right and power you have to participate in the election.

    “Report any person or persons engaging in buying, selling or hoarding of the PVCs to the police or any law enforcement agency.

    He assured that the APC was committed to conducting free, fair and credible general elections in 2019.

    “The era of election malpractices, forceful snatching and stuffing of ballot boxes during elections in Ebonyi are over.

    “We are here in Edda today to appeal to every eligible voter, especially those who are yet to register and obtain their voter card, to go and register and collect their Permanent Voter Card ( PVC ).

    “Any eligible voter without his or her PVC is in error and not a good indigene of Edda. It is your civic right to vote and you cannot vote without being first registered and obtain the PVC which is your authority to vote.

    “The system being put in place by the Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC ) to conduct, regulate and monitor the 2019 general elections will make rigging impossibile.

    “As party in control of the Federal Government, we want to reassure the electorate that votes will count and that only leaders freely elected by the people in a free, fair and credible process will emerge.

    “The FG and INEC have demonstrated this commitment in the governorship and senatorial elections held recently in Anambara and same will be replicated in Ebonyi in 2019,” Nwachukwu said.

    The chairman on behalf of other committee members assured the party of commitment to the task, pledging not to leave any stone unturned in effective mobilisation.

    NAN