The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has recorded a strong turnout in the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) across the six Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with 1,587,025 PVCs collected, representing a 94.4 per cent collection rate.
INEC stated that as at the close of collection on February 10, 2026, a total of 1,680,315 voters are registered in the FCT.
The Commission further noted that 93,290 PVCs remain uncollected, stressing that a breakdown at the Area Council level shows encouraging performance across all six councils.
INEC urged the remaining voters to collect their PVCs promptly to ensure full participation in upcoming elections.
It states that “Abaji Area Council recorded 75,517 collected PVCs out of 79,471 registered voters, representing 95.0 per cent collection rate while Bwari Area Council recorded 276,360 collected PVCs out of 295,711 registered voters, translating to 93.5 per cent.
“Gwagwalada Area Council recorded 196,184 collected PVCs out of 208,057 registered voters, representing 94.3 per cent, Kuje Area Council recorded 144,109 collected PVCs out of 148,286 registered voters, representing an outstanding 97.2 per cent collection rate.
“Kwali Area Council recorded 99,774 collected PVCs out of 107,203 registered voters, representing 93.1 per cent.
“While Municipal Area Council recorded 795,081 collected PVCs out of 841,587 registered voters, representing 94.5 per cent.”
At the Registration Area level, the Commission said that several RAs recorded exceptionally high collection rates, with some exceeding 99 per cent, demonstrating strong grassroots engagement across the Territory.
The Commission also commended voters in the FCT for their responsiveness and cooperation throughout the CVR and PVC collection exercises, saying “the impressive figures recorded across the Area Councils indicate strong citizen readiness to participate in the electoral process.”
INEC reiterated that only duly registered voters in possession of valid PVCs will be allowed to vote on Election Day.
It emphasised that the Commission has put all necessary arrangements in place to ensure a free, fair and credible election.