The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has recommended the use of computer-generated slips in place of Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) for voter’s accreditation in future elections.

Chairman of INEC Mahmood Yakubu who disclosed this at the consultative meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) in Abuja, said the proposal was part of the 142 recommendations outlined in the commission’s 524-page report.

Yakubu emphasized that this initiative would save costs, address challenges related to PVC collection, and curb the practice of PVC buying that disenfranchises voters.

Our correspondent, Raliat Adenekan reports that INEC Boss stated that the review report also contains recommendations on early and special voting for Nigerians who are disenfranchised due to essential election duties.

Prof. Yakubu noted that the 524- paged report which also recommends diaspora voting, is derived from detailed issues of planning and reform, learning from the experience of the 2023 General Election. 

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