The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that a total of 295,603 permanent voter cards were yet to be collected in the state.
The commission also stated that a total of 17,705 ad hoc staff and 11, 799 security personnel would be engaged for the poll, which is coming up on November 16.
The Resident Electoral Commissioner for INEC in the state, Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola, disclosed this at a press briefing at the headquarters of the commission in Akure, the state capital on Monday.
The REC reiterated that the commission was fully prepared to ensure that the forthcoming governorship election is free, fair and credible.
She said, “A total of 295,603 Permanent Voter Cards are yet to be collected, but the owners can still come to collect them because there is still opportunity for them now.
“Also, for the election, we are recruiting 17,705 ad hoc staff at all levels. We have a total of 11,799 security personnel who would be administered the oath of neutrality before the election.”
The REC also stated that another round of distribution of PVCs would commence on Thursday, October 17, 2024.
