Former Governor of Lagos State has claimed the PVCs of Nigerians is currently expired...

How true is Tinubu’s claim?

Checks by TheCable showed that a PVC does not carry an expiry date.

When contacted by TheCable, Rotimi Oyekanmi, chief press secretary to the INEC chairman, said the PVC is valid as long as it is not defaced, adding that double registration is an offence under the law.

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A PVC does not have an expiry date on it, therefore, it does not expire. As long as the security chip on it is not damaged, it remains valid. But if the chip is damaged, the holder can apply for a replacement,” Oyekanmi said

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On Tuesday, Bola Tinubu, chieftain of the All Progressives Congress(APC), said the current permanent voter cards (PVCs) issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have expired.

Speaking while addressing the women leaders of the party who paid him a visit in Abuja, Tinubu asked voters to obtain new PVCs.

Earlier in the month, after so much speculations, Tinubu formally announced his intention to contest for the 2023 presidency.

“In case they do not announce to you on time, the PVC you have has expired,” he said.

Take one family member, two family members, knock on all doors and make sure that the new registration… Because they may not announce to you on time. The PVCs you have has expired. Yes!

“You need to spread it to various local government and wards at each levels. No matter how difficult it is. To me, I look at it closely and you look at other elections being held, you will see that it’s diminishing because those cards (is) expired. It’s mandatory that you go and register to vote and achieve your aspirations. May God bless you and bless Nigeria.”

The PVC is a smart card with an electronic readable microchip that stores each voter’s unique personal and biometric data.

It was introduced by INEC prior to the 2015 general election to enhance the credibility of electoral processes in the country.

How true is Tinubu’s claim?

Checks by TheCable showed that a PVC does not carry an expiry date.

In a message obtained from the INEC website, Mahmood Yakubu, chairman of the commission, said registered voters could renew their PVCs in the Continuous Voter’s Registration(CVR) exercise if their cards were missing or defaced.

When contacted by TheCable, Rotimi Oyekanmi, chief press secretary to the INEC chairman, said the PVC is valid as long as it is not defaced, adding that double registration is an offence under the law.

“A PVC does not have an expiry date on it, therefore, it does not expire. As long as the security chip on it is not damaged, it remains valid. But if the chip is damaged, the holder can apply for a replacement,” Oyekanmi said.

“Nigerians who already have their Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) do not need to register again. In fact, double registration is an offence under our laws.

“Eligible Nigerians are entitled to register only once. Once a name appears in the national register of voters, it stays there permanently.



“One of the very few instances where a name could be removed from the register is if there is strong and verifiable proof that the person bearing the name has died.”

VERDICT
Tinubu’s claim that the current PVCs have expired is misleading.

https://www.thecable.ng/fact-check-tinubu-says-current-pvcs-have-expired-is-this-true/amp

It is well with him.

Oga your own too much, go and put your ass one place and stay..no sensible Nigeria will vote a thief like you. Nigeria is not Lagos state that you loot dry. Common get out here. Rubbish.

Please don't support tinubu just because you want to spite other Nigerians. We are still feeling the one that happened in 2015.
Let's be wise.

Ok

Tinubu playing mind games

Just like when Mourinho will suddenly start to pick issues with a rival club few days before they play each other

God bless you Mazi Bola Ahmed Tinubu, even before becoming president you have started providing jobs for baby factory criminals and drug traffickers cannibals, this is amazing. it is a crying season for Tinubu's enemies

Tinubu is dumber than I thought.

Mheen

Orisirisi wahala leleyi ooo



When Tinubu turn inec

Dementia

Nairaland on a low-key is promoting this man exhumed from the grave of Nigeria.

I'm not surprised. Seun the owner of this blog site is an afonja. Maybe I will stop coming here and find other sites because this was how Buhari started. You guys are so annoying! Nigerians never learn

Mumu man

please where' can I get my PVC Now

Is the P(permanent) in pvc a joke to you

headSmasher:
God bless you Mazi Bola Ahmed Tinubu, even before becoming president you have started providing jobs for baby factory criminals and drug traffickers cannibals, this is amazing. it is a crying season for Tinubu's enemies

foool

Tinubu is a criminal

Another dullard and dumb deh want to be president.

This old man should go and rest for his own good...e b like say death don de call am...learn from awolowo and mko

Ok

Wailing! Wailing!

This is the person people who claim to be educated are fronting to be their President.

Are you not tired of suffering and boasting and smiling?

If they check now, those people supporting him go school oo!.

His Tinubu the only qualified candidate in Nigeria?

Would the money you're been paid to campaign for Tinubu sustain you for another 8years of disaster?

How much are paid? Are you not tired of suffering, abi what kind of human being are you sef?

Tinubu would come and still say thesame thing Buhari told you in 2015 and 2019.

Are we so dump in this country that we cannot use our brains to think right?

This is the person people who claim to be educated are fronting to be their President.

Are you not tired of suffering and boasting and smiling?

If they check now, those people supporting him go school oo!.

His Tinubu the only qualified candidate in Nigeria?

Would the money you're been paid to campaign for Tinubu sustain you for another 8years of disaster?

How much are paid? Are you not tired of suffering, abi what kind of human being are you sef?

Tinubu would come and still say thesame thing Buhari told you in 2015 and 2019.

Are we so dump in this country that we cannot use our brains to think right?

Lol. Same people that promised us #40 for a litre of petrol?