2015 is almost here and I am quite sure you are bracing up for it. I am talking about you being ready to participate actively in the general elections of 2015. It is your civic right and responsibility to vote during elections but you also have a role to play to ensure it is a reality.

Not all those that are eligible to vote will be able to vote in 2015 simply because they disenfranchised themselves. INEC, in a bid to ensure free and fair elections have rolled out some guidelines.

In our characteristic way of keeping you abreast of latest developments in Oyo state, let us share them with you.

Collection of Permanent Voters Card (PVC):
For all those that registered during the last general elections (2011), they are expected to turn in their temporary voters card for the permanent one. The collection would be done between 15th – 17th August at the different polling centers in all the local governments across Oyo state. It is very important to do this because failure to do so mean the bearer of the temporary voters card won’t be able to vote in the 2015 general elections.

Registration of fresh voters: If you didn’t register during the last general elections because you were not of age (not yet 18), you have the chance to do so now if you have turned 18. Just visit the nearest polling station and register with the INEC officials. The fresh voters registration comes up between the 20th – 25th August.

You vote is your right, and your power to have a say in who governs you. But you must be a registered voter to do so.