Obidient Movement urges Nigerians to secure PVCs ahead of 2027 elections

Politics

ABUJA, Nigeria (NPA) — The Obidient Movement, a political group aligned with the aspirations of Mr Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to urgently obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) through the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The group stressed that this is the final opportunity for eligible citizens to register before the deadline of Friday, July 10, 2026, in preparation for the 2027 General Elections.

In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Dr Yunusa Tanko, the movement emphasised that no responsible Nigerian should remain passive at this defining moment in the nation’s democratic journey. “Active participation in the electoral process is not just a constitutional right, but a sacred duty we owe ourselves and future generations,” the group declared. It added that PVCs are the key to unlocking Nigeria’s untapped potential and ending corruption, insecurity, unemployment, and poverty.

The movement urged civil society organisations, the media, religious bodies, private organisations, government institutions, traders, community leaders, and families to mobilise citizens for voter registration. It warned that democracy thrives only when citizens actively participate in electing their leaders, while voter apathy encourages poor governance.

INEC has provided avenues for Nigerians to replace lost PVCs, transfer polling units, or correct data through its CVR online portal at https://cvr.inecnigeria.org, or by visiting the nearest INEC office nationwide between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The Commission also announced that the register of voters will be displayed from July 23 to July 29, 2026, allowing the public to scrutinise records and report anomalies.

The Obidient Movement concluded by urging Nigerians not to delay. “We must register to vote, we must vote, and we shall defend our mandate. Remember, a registered voter with a PVC today is a powerful voice for change tomorrow,” the statement read.