More than 95,000 voter cards remain uncollected in Nigeria’s Plateau State
In Nigeria’s Plateau State, more than 95,000 permanent voter cards remain uncollected ahead of the 2027 general elections. Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is also preparing possible special voting arrangements for internally displaced persons in nine local government areas of the state.
Voter cards await collection
Plateau State Resident Electoral Commissioner Sam Egwu announced this in the city of Jos during a meeting with representatives of political parties, civil society organisations and other stakeholders. According to him, some cardholders may have left the state, while some may have been former members of the National Youth Service Corps who completed their service.
Egwu called on political parties and other stakeholders to step up voter mobilisation and awareness campaigns to encourage citizens to collect their cards. He advised voters to visit INEC offices in the relevant local government areas and check whether their cards are there. According to the official, the commission must ensure that those eligible are able to collect their cards.
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Preparations for displaced persons’ voting
INEC is considering organising voting for internally displaced persons in the Bassa, Barkin Ladi, Bokkos, Riyom, Jos North, Jos South, Mangu, Kanam and Wase areas. Several of these areas have repeatedly experienced intercommunal violence that resulted in deaths, property destruction and the displacement of residents.
Sam Egwu stated that people had left their homes due to circumstances beyond their control, so the commission must provide them with an opportunity to participate in the elections. He also referred to Nigeria’s obligations under the Kampala Convention on internal displacement. As Premium Times Nigeria reports, the proposed measures are part of INEC’s preparations to ensure the right of displaced voters to vote in the 2027 elections.
