PRESS STATEMENT

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) wishes to inform the general public that it is not in any way associated with a Facebook page called “INEC Nigeria Online,” with the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) https://web.facebook.com/INEC-Nigeria-Online-1211576328987773/?ref=br_rs

Some unknown persons opened this Facebook platform with all intents and purposes to lure unsuspecting Nigerians into believing that they can apply online for the Permanent Voter Card (PVC).

The Commission hereby reiterates that it has not begun online registration of Nigerians for the purpose of obtaining the PVC, neither has it authorized any organization, group or individual to do so.

Signed
Rotimi L. Oyekanmi
Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman