Oyo State Governor and presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has urged Nigerians to collect their Permanent Voter Cards ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Makinde made the call in a video shared on his social media accounts on Tuesday, where he displayed his own PVC and encouraged Nigerians to obtain theirs irrespective of the candidates they intend to support.
The governor said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had confirmed that PVC collection would begin on October 9, 2026.
“INEC has confirmed that Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC) collection commences on 9 October 2026. Please get your PVC so that you can participate in the 2027 election.”
In the video, Makinde described the PVC as an important tool through which citizens can participate in choosing their leaders.
“This is your power. Irrespective of who you want to vote for, let’s go out, collect your PVC, and you will use it wisely.”
Makinde’s appeal comes as political parties and candidates intensify preparations for the 2027 presidential election, which INEC has scheduled for January 16, 2027.
The governor emerged as the APM presidential candidate in May 2026 and has since stepped up activities ahead of the election. He unveiled his Reset Nigeria Agenda in September, with proposed reforms covering the economy, security, education and governance.
On Tuesday, the Makinde/Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation also inaugurated its National Campaign Management Committee in Abuja as part of preparations for the presidential election.
Recent reports said the campaign organisation has set an ambitious target for the election, with figures ranging from 41 million to 68 million votes reported by different outlets following statements from campaign officials.
Makinde, who has served as Oyo State governor since 2019 and won re-election in 2023, is seeking to succeed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027.
His latest PVC appeal comes as political parties begin wider mobilisation ahead of the election, with voter participation and collection of voter cards expected to remain central to their campaigns.
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