The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that a total of 1,028,929 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) have been collected by eligible voters ahead of the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election.

According to figures released by the electoral body, 1,059,360 voters are registered across the 16 local government areas of the state, while 30,431 PVCs remain uncollected, representing an overall PVC collection rate of 97.1 percent.

The statistics indicate a high level of voter readiness ahead of the governorship poll, with several local government areas recording collection rates above 97 percent.

Moba Local Government Area recorded the highest PVC collection rate in the state with 99.8 percent, as only 112 PVCs remain unclaimed out of 56,968 registered voters.

Other local governments with impressive collection figures include Ijero with 98.4 percent, Ikere with 98.1 percent, and Ekiti East with 97.9 percent.

The state capital, Ado-Ekiti, has the highest number of registered voters at 189,432, with 183,259 PVCs collected and a collection rate of 96.7 percent.

Meanwhile, Ise/Orun Local Government Area recorded the lowest PVC collection rate at 91.0 percent, with 4,431 PVCs yet to be collected.

INEC's data further showed that local government areas such as Efon, Ekiti West, Ekiti South-West, Emure, Ido/Osi, Ikole, Oye, and Irepodun/Ifelodun all recorded collection rates exceeding 96 percent.

Political observers say the high PVC collection rate could translate into increased voter turnout during the governorship election, as stakeholders intensify efforts to mobilize residents for active participation in the democratic process.

The Ekiti governorship election is expected to be keenly contested, with political parties already ramping up campaigns and grassroots engagement across the state.

Breakdown of PVC Collection

Registered Voters: 1,059,360

PVCs Collected: 1,028,929

Uncollected PVCs: 30,431

Overall Collection Rate: 97.1%

INEC has continued to urge eligible voters who are yet to collect their PVCs to do so before the election, emphasizing that the voter card remains the only means of accreditation for participation in the poll.