Osun 2018: 411,438 PVCs Have Not Been Received – INEC

The new Resident Electoral Commissioner in Osun State, Mr. Olusegun Agbaje said Thursday that of the 1, 407, 235 registered voters, a total of 411, 438 permanent voter cards still have to be collected. Agbaje unveiled this during a press conference in Osogbo, to make the public aware of the modality of the November 22 gubernatorial elections. He said the election results were scheduled for June 23, while the start of a public campaign was postponed by political parties until June 24. He added that the party primaries and the resolution of disputes that arise from the primaries would be between June 24 and July 23. Agbaje reiterated the committee's determination to conduct free and fair elections in the state, even when he revealed that August 22 would be the last day for the submission of nomination forms by political parties, while campaigns would end on September 20th. However, he strove for support from key stakeholders, especially in the search for credible and acceptable elections. "We have the mandate to offer a level playing field for all players and we expect the cooperation of all stakeholders in return. "For the press we expect you to join forces with the committee to preserve justice and justice before, during and after the trial. "For our part, we promise to conduct an open door policy and ensure that all INEC core values ​​and standards are entrenched with zero tolerance for election fraud," he said.