2023: Peter Obi Sends Strong Message To Nigerians Ahead Of General Elections

The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has urged Nigerians to get their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), ahead of the 2023 general election in Febuary. 

Naija News reports that Obi via his social media made the call on Friday.

In the video, the former Anambra State governor specifically appealed to the youths and elderly to ensure they collect their PVCs before the deadline.

He said: “Let me appeal to Nigerians to endeavour to collect your PVC. The collection ends of the 22nd of January 2023. This election is a critical and existential election for Nigerians and all of us must endeavour to vote, elders and youth alike.”

Recall, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had on Thursday announced the commencement of the distribution of Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) to registrants at the 8,809 electoral wards across Nigeria.

INEC Begins Online Accreditation Of Media Outlets For 2023 Election Coverage

Meanwhile, INEC declared its portal open for application and accreditation of media outlets and journalists for the coverage of the 2023 elections.

A flier from the electoral body reportedly handed to journalists in Abuja on Thursday urged interested media organizations wishing to deploy journalists to cover the election to apply via its portal.

INEC stated that the portal would be accessible from Thursday, Jan. 5 to Sunday, Feb. 5.

“Late submission shall not be entertained as the portal will automatically shut down on Sunday. Feb. 5 at 5 pm.

“There shall be no manual accreditation,” details on the flier stated. For further inquiries, INEC advised media organizations to contact Chinwe Ogbuka – 08033141836; Nathaniel Gana – 08033802792; and Patience George – 08032861058.