The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged residents of Enugu State to avoid waiting for rush hours before participating in the ongoing claims and objections to the voters’ register and the Permanent Voter Card (PVC) collection windows.
Key Highlights
- Claims and objections run for seven days, from October 9 to October 15, 2026.
- Both exercises are holding across all 260 registration areas in Enugu’s 17 local government areas.
- PVC collection is for first-phase CVR registrants, voter transfers and replacements of lost or damaged cards.
- PVC collection will continue till December.
- Enugu State currently has 2,213,768 registered voters.
INEC on Friday, October 9, 2026, commenced the nationwide claims and objections for fresh registrants and PVC collection for those who transferred their voting locations and those who are yet to collect their PVCs.
The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner for Enugu State, Chukwuemeka Chukwu, during a press briefing on Friday in Enugu, said that the claims and objections window would last for seven days, from October 9 to October 15.
Chukwu said that both exercises would commence simultaneously on October 9 across all the 260 registration areas in the 17 local government areas of Enugu State.
He said that INEC had concluded the training and retraining of designated personnel on the procedures and processes for the display and hearing of claims and objections, as well as the distribution of PVCs.
The resident electoral commissioner urged all eligible persons to take advantage of the opportunity and avoid waiting until rush hours or the last day before visiting their designated registration areas.
Why Claims And Objections Matter
Chukwu said the display and hearing of claims and objections is an important aspect of the voter registration process.
“It provides an opportunity for eligible citizens to examine the voters’ register and bring forward legitimate claims or objections regarding entries in the register in accordance with the commission’s established procedures.
“This process is designed to help identify and correct errors, address legitimate concerns, and improve the accuracy and integrity of the voters’ register ahead of future electoral activities.
“I therefore encourage members of the public to visit their respective registration areas during the seven-day period to participate in the exercise and bring any legitimate claims or objections to the attention of designated INEC officials,” he advised.
PVC Collection Runs Till December
On PVC distribution, Chukwu said the distribution is intended for eligible citizens who registered during the first phase of the continuous voter registration and those who applied for voter transfers or replacement of lost or damaged PVCs.
He advised all affected persons to visit the appropriate registration areas where their PVCs are available and collect them within the stipulated period.
“They should follow the instructions of designated INEC officials to ensure an orderly and seamless process. The PVC collection will continue till December,” he added.
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The resident electoral commissioner disclosed that Enugu State currently has a total of 2,213,768 registered voters across its 17 council areas, adding that the figure underscored the importance of maintaining an accurate, credible and up-to-date voters’ register.
He said that the commission remains committed to ensuring that eligible citizens have the opportunity to participate in the electoral process in accordance with the law.
“I call on all stakeholders, community leaders, civil society organisations, political parties, and members of the public to support the successful conduct of these exercises by sensitising eligible citizens and encouraging them to participate.
“INEC Enugu State remains committed to transparency, inclusiveness, professionalism, and the continuous improvement of the electoral process,” he added.
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