2023: INEC expresses concern over slow collection of PVCs in Akwa Ibom

The National Commissioner, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Mrs May Mbu, has expressed concern over low turnout in the collection of PVCs in Akwa Ibom State.

Mbu who raised the concern on Tuesday in Uyo during the INEC-Akwa Ibom Stakeholders Forum preparatory to the 2023 general elections urged all the stakeholders especially political parties to assist in spreading the information about the PVCs collection exercise.

According to her “I am indeed, very delighted today to meet for the first time with our stakeholders in Akwa Ibom State. This is a very auspicious time considering the proximity of 2023 general elections.

“One major reason for this occasion is to use this opportunity to tell stakeholders, traditional rulers, security personnel, politicians, intended voters and indeed, everyone in Akwa Ibom State that the pace of collection of PVCs in Akwa Ibom is abysmally slow.

“We want stakeholders to take up the mantle of spreading the information far and wide. Everyone must go to collect their PVCs. The Commission is working round the clock to make sure that these PVCs get to every registrant so that no one should be disenfranchised.

“I’m made to understand that steps have been taken to ensure that there is reasonable security across our offices in this state and I thank the various security agencies in the state. However, please do not relent in re-enforcing the security around our personnel, state and Local Government offices”