Politicians cloning PVCs in Imo, INEC alleges

The Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Imo state has cried out over alleged cloning of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in Imo state.

The commissioner, Prof Francis Ezeonu raised this alarm on Friday in Owerri, the Imo state capital at the unveiling of The Amalgamation of Imo Professional Bodies and Associations (AIPA).

He, however failed to mention names of persons or groups perceived to be perpetrating such act.

He alleged that some politicians in the state were working to sabotage the effort of the commission at conducting credible elections in 2019 while advising Imo residents to go and collect their about 500,000 unclaimed PVCs.

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The REC stated, “I have come to appeal to you to make sure that people collect their PVCs. As we speak, there are 500,000 unclaimed PVCs in Imo.

“This election that I am in charge must count. Nobody will rig elections because we are working hard to ensure transparent processes. Tell your people to go and collect their PVCs.”

The Chairman, AIPA, Chief Emeka Diwe, said the association was working with INEC and other relevant stakeholders to ensure that the elections were credible.

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