Dare Babalola
The Obidient Movement has called on eligible Nigerians who are yet to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to take advantage of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise being conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by its National Coordinator, Yunusa Tanko, the movement urged citizens aged 18 and above to ensure they register and collect their PVCs, describing voter participation as essential to strengthening democracy and driving national development.
The group stressed that the ongoing registration exercise represents a critical opportunity for citizens to prepare for the next general elections, which it described as a decisive moment for Nigeria’s democratic future.
According to the statement, participation in the electoral process remains both a constitutional right and civic responsibility. It added that increased voter engagement would help address challenges such as corruption, insecurity, unemployment, and poverty through accountable leadership.
The movement also appealed to civil society groups, religious organisations, traditional institutions, the media, and community leaders to support nationwide voter sensitisation and mobilisation efforts.
“The Continuous Voter Registration exercise is ongoing and will end on Friday, July 10, 2026. This is a crucial opportunity for all eligible Nigerians to obtain their PVCs ahead of the 2027 General Elections,” the statement read.
It further encouraged Nigerians seeking to replace lost cards, transfer polling units, or correct personal details to use the INEC online portal or visit designated registration centres across the country between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
The statement also noted that the voters’ register will be displayed for public scrutiny from July 23 to July 29, 2026, allowing citizens to verify their details and request corrections where necessary.
“We urge Nigerians not to postpone the collection of their PVCs. We must register, we must vote, and we must defend our mandate,” the statement added.
The group reaffirmed its belief in electoral participation as a pathway to national renewal, concluding that “a new Nigeria is possible.”
