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Anambra Guber:INEC announces PVC collection, mock accreditation exercise
Written By: Abdullahi Izuagbe
18 Oct 2025 08:02 PM
Awka, Anambra – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a press statement outlining key preparations for the upcoming 2025 Anambra State Governorship Election.
The commission has scheduled a Permanent Voter Card (PVC) collection exercise and a mock accreditation exercise to ensure a smooth electoral process.
INEC has announced that the collection of PVCs for voters who registered during the recent Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Anambra State will commence from Wednesday, October 22, to Sunday, October 26, 2025.
Registered voters are urged to visit the Registration Area where they originally registered to collect their cards in person. The commission emphasized that there will be no proxy collection under any circumstances, and voters are encouraged to collect their PVCs within the specified period to be eligible to vote in the forthcoming governorship election.
This initiative follows the recently concluded CVR exercise, reflecting INEC’s commitment to ensuring all eligible voters are equipped to participate in the democratic process. The move is seen as a critical step toward enhancing voter turnout and transparency in the election.
In addition to the PVC collection, INEC will conduct a Mock Accreditation Exercise on Saturday, October 25, 2025, across selected polling units in the three senatorial districts of Anambra State. This exercise aims to test the upgraded Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), assess its response time, and evaluate the uploading of results on the INEC Result Viewing Portal ahead of the main election.
The mock accreditation will take place at 12 designated polling units, including locations such as Igwédimma Primary School in Awka South, Ububa Village Square in Idemili North, and Central School in Ekwulobia, Aguata.
Registered voters in these polling units are encouraged to participate actively, as their involvement will help INEC fine-tune operational and technological processes.
Anambra Central: Awka South (Igwédimma Primary School I & II), Idemili North (Ububa Village Square, Ifeadigo Hall)
Anambra North: Oyi (Girls Secondary School, State Primary School, Nteje), Anambra East (Central School, Umunoke Public Square, Aguleri)
Anambra South: Aguata (Central School, Girls Secondary School, Ekwulobia), Orumba North (Primary School, RCM KDT School, Ajalli)
Mrs. Victoria Eta-Messi, Director of Voter Education and Publicity at INEC, reiterated the commission’s dedication to operational efficiency and transparency.
“INEC remains committed to operational efficiency, transparency, and the confidence of all stakeholders as preparations for the 2025 Anambra State Governorship Election continue,” she stated in the press release dated October 18, 2025.
This exercise builds on INEC’s previous use of the BVAS during off-cycle governorship elections in states like Anambra, Ekiti, and Osun, with the mock accreditation serving as a nationwide test run for the technology.
The commission’s efforts to upgrade the BVAS and engage voters directly are seen as steps toward addressing past logistical challenges and boosting confidence in the electoral system.
The commission has scheduled a Permanent Voter Card (PVC) collection exercise and a mock accreditation exercise to ensure a smooth electoral process.
INEC has announced that the collection of PVCs for voters who registered during the recent Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Anambra State will commence from Wednesday, October 22, to Sunday, October 26, 2025.
Registered voters are urged to visit the Registration Area where they originally registered to collect their cards in person. The commission emphasized that there will be no proxy collection under any circumstances, and voters are encouraged to collect their PVCs within the specified period to be eligible to vote in the forthcoming governorship election.
This initiative follows the recently concluded CVR exercise, reflecting INEC’s commitment to ensuring all eligible voters are equipped to participate in the democratic process. The move is seen as a critical step toward enhancing voter turnout and transparency in the election.
In addition to the PVC collection, INEC will conduct a Mock Accreditation Exercise on Saturday, October 25, 2025, across selected polling units in the three senatorial districts of Anambra State. This exercise aims to test the upgraded Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), assess its response time, and evaluate the uploading of results on the INEC Result Viewing Portal ahead of the main election.
The mock accreditation will take place at 12 designated polling units, including locations such as Igwédimma Primary School in Awka South, Ububa Village Square in Idemili North, and Central School in Ekwulobia, Aguata.
Registered voters in these polling units are encouraged to participate actively, as their involvement will help INEC fine-tune operational and technological processes.
Anambra Central: Awka South (Igwédimma Primary School I & II), Idemili North (Ububa Village Square, Ifeadigo Hall)
Anambra North: Oyi (Girls Secondary School, State Primary School, Nteje), Anambra East (Central School, Umunoke Public Square, Aguleri)
Anambra South: Aguata (Central School, Girls Secondary School, Ekwulobia), Orumba North (Primary School, RCM KDT School, Ajalli)
Mrs. Victoria Eta-Messi, Director of Voter Education and Publicity at INEC, reiterated the commission’s dedication to operational efficiency and transparency.
“INEC remains committed to operational efficiency, transparency, and the confidence of all stakeholders as preparations for the 2025 Anambra State Governorship Election continue,” she stated in the press release dated October 18, 2025.
This exercise builds on INEC’s previous use of the BVAS during off-cycle governorship elections in states like Anambra, Ekiti, and Osun, with the mock accreditation serving as a nationwide test run for the technology.
The commission’s efforts to upgrade the BVAS and engage voters directly are seen as steps toward addressing past logistical challenges and boosting confidence in the electoral system.
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