A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has appealed to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to introduce a more effective and citizen-friendly framework for the collection of Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, ahead of the governorship election in the state.
Oyintiloye also urged the electorate not to be discouraged by the cumbersome PVC collection process, encouraging those yet to collect their cards to do so and turn out en masse to vote peacefully for the candidates of their choice.
The former lawmaker, who spoke with journalists on Sunday in Osogbo, said the current process has subjected many eligible voters to unnecessary hardship during collection.
He noted that simplifying the PVC collection process will boost voter turnout and enable more citizens exercise their constitutional rights during the election.
He also told voters not to submit themselves to fear due to the reports of intimidation.
“No individual or group should be allowed to undermine the democratic process through acts capable of causing panic or discouraging lawful participation in the election,” he said.
Oyintiloye called on security agencies “to remain vigilant and professional in safeguarding lives and property before, during and after the poll.”
He urged them to ensure that anyone engaging in violence, intimidation or any act capable of disrupting the electoral process is brought to justice.
On the prospects of the APC in the poll, Oyintiloye expressed optimism that the party’s governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, AMBO, would emerge victorious, citing widespread acceptance and support across the
