The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that a total of 1,906,390 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) have been collected by registered voters ahead of the Osun State Governorship Election scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026.
This was contained in a press statement signed by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, on August 13, 2026.
According to the Commission, Osun State has 2,339,233 registered voters, out of which 1,906,390 PVCs, representing 81.50 per cent, have been collected.
INEC said the remaining 432,843 PVCs, representing 18.50 per cent of registered voters, have been safely deposited with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in line with the Commission’s established practice.
The Commission also disclosed that some registered voters whose PVCs were damaged, defaced or lost applied for replacement. It noted that 6,101 applicants printed downloadable copies of their PVCs.
INEC further stated that a table showing the number of PVCs collected polling unit by polling unit has been published on its official website.
The Commission reassured political parties, civil society organisations, the media and residents of Osun State of its readiness to conduct a free, fair, credible, transparent and inclusive election.
The Osun governorship election is scheduled to hold on Saturday, August 15, 2026, with INEC urging all stakeholders to support the process and ensure a peaceful and successful election.
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