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2027: Makinde urges Nigerians to collect PVCs as voter register hits 103m
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· October 7, 2026
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Key points This comes as the voter register has surpassed 103 million, according to INEC. The increase in the voter register is ahead of 2027.
Seyi Makinde is encouraging Nigerians to collect their permanent voter cards. This comes as the voter register has surpassed 103 million, according to INEC. The increase in the voter register is ahead of 2027.
Further details about the voter register and the collection of PVCs are available from the source. Seyi Makinde's urging of Nigerians to collect their PVCs suggests an effort to increase voter participation.
The source provides more information on the current state of the voter register and the upcoming events in 2027. For more details, readers can refer to the original post on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Category: government Published: October 7, 2026 Source: Premium Times Reading time: 1 min
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