The reason why Fashola, Sultan Sanusi could not get their Permanent Voter's Card is because we lost their dats - INEC

 

The Independent National Electoral Commission said on Monday that initial loss of data from its machine led to the loss of finger prints of some Nigerians.

It said this formed part of the reasons why the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State and others could not get their PVCs.

It nevertheless said all eligible voters, who were unable to collect their PVCs could now collect them nationwide.

Deputy Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Mr. Nick Dazang, made the disclosure at a one-day workshop held for journalists in Kaduna on Monday.

He said, “Initial loss of data led to the loss of finger prints and why the Sultan of Sokoto, Governor Fashola of Lagos, and others could not get their PVC.   “All cards (PVC) are on the ground and are being distributed to the states,” he added.

Dazang said as of January 31, 42.7 million, representing 65 per cent national average distribution, had been achieved, but insisted that some states had achieved distribution up to between 79 and 80 per cent average.