The Makinde-Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation has raised serious concerns over alleged plans by the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC, to seize unclaimed Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Thursday, the campaign council accused certain officials within the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, of conspiring to hand over millions of uncollected voter cards to individuals linked to the APC. The group emphasized that such actions could undermine the integrity of Nigeria’s electoral process and called on INEC to immediately investigate and clarify how these unclaimed PVCs are being safeguarded nationwide.
The campaign council stressed that the issue is too critical to be overlooked, especially as political parties intensify their preparations for the upcoming elections. They warned that any breach in the security or custody of unclaimed PVCs could open the door to widespread electoral manipulation. This, they argued, would erode public trust in the credibility of the election outcome. “An unclaimed PVC must neither be a disposable property nor a political asset to the enemies of credible elections,” the council declared.
They further urged Nigerians to demand transparency before the polls, not after. “Nigerians do not need post-election explanations; they deserve pre-election transparency,” the statement read. The council insisted that every step taken in managing voter registration materials must be open, accountable, and free from partisan influence. They also highlighted that unclaimed PVCs represent the voices of eligible voters who have yet to collect their cards, and those cards must remain secure until properly collected or disposed of according to legal procedures.
INEC has not yet responded publicly to the allegations, but the campaign organisation insists that immediate action is necessary to prevent potential abuse. The timing of the accusation comes amid heightened political activity across the country, with major parties already fielding candidates and mobilizing support. The Makinde-Daura team believes that ensuring the safety and neutrality of all electoral materials is essential to maintaining a fair and democratic process.
As Nigeria prepares for its next general election, this development adds another layer of scrutiny to the management of electoral infrastructure. The campaign council’s warning underscores growing public concern over the potential for electoral fraud and calls for stronger oversight mechanisms. With the 2027 elections approaching, the handling of unclaimed PVCs will likely remain a key point of debate among stakeholders and civil society groups.
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