2027: Obi Media Office Urges Nigerians Not to Sell PVCs

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Peter Obi Media Office has urged Nigerians not to sell or surrender their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) or accept money and other inducements in exchange for their votes.

The office of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, also urged voters to remain vigilant against schemes capable of compromising the electoral process.

In a statement issued Thursday and signed by its spokesman, Idris Zekeri, the office said Nigerians should protect their PVCs and ensure their votes count, noting that there were exactly 100 days to election day.

It urged voters to resist attempts to influence their decisions through financial inducements and alleged that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was offering money to Nigerians in exchange for their PVCs. The claim could not be independently verified.

The office also alleged that some state governors were collecting PVCs from citizens, including civil servants, in exchange for the payment of their salaries and allowances.

“Exactly 100 days left to election day, we urge Nigerians to remain vigilant against anyone offering money or inducements in exchange for your vote, your PVC, or participation in any scheme aimed at compromising the electoral process,” the statement said.

It urged Nigerians to collect their PVCs, keep them secure and refuse to hand them over to anyone, stressing, “Your PVC is not for sale. Your vote is not for sale. Your future is not for sale.”

The office further called on voters to reject bribes, report suspected electoral manipulation to relevant authorities and vote according to their conscience on election day.

“On election day, turn out, vote according to your conscience, protect your ballot, and insist that your vote counts,” it said.

The Obi media office also urged Nigerians to defend their votes through lawful means and contribute to strengthening the country’s democracy, saying, “Hold your PVC firmly. Use it responsibly. Defend your vote legally. Defend your democracy.”