2027: IPAC raises concern over allegations of voter cards mop up in Katsina
Rising political anxiety has gripped Katsina State following reports that politicians are secretly collecting Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) from unsuspecting residents under the guise of enrolling them in financial empowerment packages ahead of the 2027 general elections. The practice, which allegedly targets vulnerable voters and rural women, has drawn sharp warnings from electoral watchdogs and…
Katsina State is facing growing political anxiety as allegations emerge that politicians are secretly collecting Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) from unsuspecting residents, allegedly for financial empowerment schemes ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to IPAC chairman Alhaji Salimu Lawal Boyi, the practice is targeting vulnerable voters and rural women and undermines the democratic process.
The IPAC warns that buying or selling voter cards is against Nigeria's Electoral Act and encourages citizens to protect their right to vote without coercion or fraud. Electoral experts explain that technology now requires fingerprint and facial recognition for voting, rendering the physical collection of PVCs useless. Civil society groups urge INEC and political parties to increase voter education efforts to prevent citizens from being duped by false promises.
Despite the law, some local politicians admit that illegal card collection remains a frequent tactic as elections near.
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