The Peter Obi Media Office has urged Nigerians not to sell or surrender their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), alleging that some political actors are offering money and other inducements to voters ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The office, in a statement issued on Thursday by its spokesman, Idris Zekeri Jnr, said Nigerians should remain vigilant against attempts to compromise the electoral process as the country counts down to the elections.
The statement, titled “Obi Media to Nigerians: 100 Days to End Your Misery: Do Not Sell or Surrender Your PVC”, alleged that the ruling party was exploiting the economic hardship in the country by offering large sums of money in exchange for voters’ PVCs.
It also alleged that reports from some states indicated that some state governors were collecting the PVCs of citizens, including civil servants, in exchange for the payment of their salaries and allowances.
The media office urged Nigerians to reject any offer of money or inducement in exchange for their votes or PVCs.
“Your PVC is not for sale. Your vote is not for sale. Your future is not for sale,” the statement said.
It advised eligible voters to collect their PVCs, keep them secure and avoid handing them over to individuals or political groups.
The office also called on Nigerians to report suspected cases of electoral manipulation to the appropriate authorities.
According to the statement, voters should turn out on election day, vote according to their conscience and take lawful steps to ensure that their votes are protected and counted.
“Hold your PVC firmly. Use it responsibly. Defend your vote legally. Defend your democracy and create a new Nigeria that will be possible and OK,” the statement added.
