The Ondo State Government has declared Tuesday, January, 24, 2023 a work free day to enable all eligible voters in the state collect their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) at designated centres of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
This was contained in a statement signed by Chief Press Secretary to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Richard Olatunde.
In the statement, Governor Akeredolu urged registered voters to use the opportunity to go collect their PVCs.
Governor Akeredolu advised the people to place premium on the collection of PVCs to enable them exercise their franchise in next month’s general elections.
According to the statement, “The importance of the forthcoming elections can not be overemphasised . There is an urgent need for us to address the low rate of PVCs collection in the Southwest. Beyond partisan lines, it is imperative that our people understand that the PVC is their license to enthrone desired political leadership.
“We are constrained to take this decision to enable our people take this advantage and collect their PVCs. It’s important that we all exercise our civic responsibilities.
“All political appointees and other government functionaries are also directed to return to their local governments and wards to encourage our people to collect their PVCs.”