The Makinde-Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation (MDPCO) has alleged that some officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are planning to release millions of unclaimed Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to agents of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general election.
Key Highlights
- Makinde-Daura campaign alleges a plot to release unclaimed PVCs to APC agents.
- The campaign organisation called on INEC to clarify how unclaimed PVCs are being secured.
- The group wants INEC to publish a state-by-state breakdown of uncollected PVCs.
- It also demanded details of security measures protecting the cards.
- The campaign urged Nigerians and election observers to monitor polling units for suspicious activities.
- The allegations have been presented by the campaign organisation and have not been independently established.
Campaign Group Raises Alarm Over Unclaimed PVCs
In a statement signed by its Director of Strategic Communications, Richard Ihediwa, the MDPCO urged INEC to immediately address the allegation and reassure Nigerians about the security and custody of unclaimed PVCs.
The campaign organisation warned that any compromise in the management of the cards could undermine confidence in the 2027 electoral process and raise concerns about the credibility of the election.
The allegation comes as political parties and campaign organisations intensify preparations for the 2027 presidential election. The Makinde-Daura ticket is contesting the election under the Allied Peoples Movement (APM).
MDPCO Alleges Risk of Electoral Manipulation
The campaign group alleged that compromised electoral officials could facilitate access to unclaimed PVCs and enable unregistered individuals to use them to gain access to polling units and potentially manipulate election results.
The organisation said the allegation placed a significant responsibility on INEC to demonstrate that unclaimed voter cards are securely stored and protected from unauthorised access, collection or transfer.
It maintained that unclaimed PVCs should remain strictly controlled electoral materials and should not be made available for political purposes.
The allegations remain claims by the campaign organisation and have not been independently verified.
Campaign Demands State-by-State PVC Breakdown
The MDPCO challenged INEC to publish a state-by-state breakdown of all uncollected PVCs in its custody.
The group wants the electoral commission to disclose the exact number of unclaimed cards held in each state, as well as the security protocols in place to prevent unauthorised access or transfer.
According to the campaign organisation, Nigerians should receive explanations and assurances before the 2027 election rather than wait until after the polls for answers to alleged electoral irregularities.
The group said pre-election transparency was necessary to strengthen public confidence in the electoral process.
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Campaign Calls for Public Monitoring
The campaign organisation also urged Nigerians to monitor activities around their polling units during the election period and report suspicious developments to security agencies and accredited election observers.
It further called on international election observers to seek clear assurances from INEC regarding the security and custody of unclaimed PVCs before the 2027 polls.
MDPCO Warns Against Electoral Manipulation
The campaign organisation said the 2027 election should guarantee the protection of legitimate votes and prevent attempts to manipulate the electoral process.
It warned that Nigerians would reject results that failed to reflect the outcome of a credible electoral process.
The call comes amid growing political activity ahead of the 2027 presidential election, with the Makinde-Daura campaign recently setting out its nationwide mobilisation strategy and warning against electoral manipulation.
As of publication, the allegations concerning the alleged plan to release unclaimed PVCs to APC agents remain unsubstantiated claims by the Makinde-Daura campaign organisation. Any response from INEC or the APC would provide further context to the allegations.
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