AFTER attaining adult suffrage, only the Permanent Voter Card can guarantee the right to vote in Nigeria for now. Yet despite the assurances of the Independent National Electoral Commission, obtaining one is still an arduous task for many eligible Nigerians.
It is therefore commendable that the founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, David Oyedepo, recently urged his congregation to obtain their PVCs ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to him, voting is not only a constitutional right but also a civic responsibility. He challenged Christians not to remain passive observers but to participate actively in deciding who governs the country.
His message should resonate beyond the church. Religious leaders, traditional rulers, political leaders, community associations and other opinion moulders should mobilise their followers to register, collect their PVCs and vote.
The urgency cannot be overstated because voter apathy is becoming one of the greatest threats to Nigeria’s democracy.
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