Peter Obi
The Peter Obi Media Office has warned Nigerians against selling or surrendering their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in exchange for money or other inducements, alleging that some political actors are exploiting poverty to compromise the electoral process.
The office, in a statement issued on Thursday, October 8, 2026, said Nigerians should remain vigilant against individuals offering money in exchange for their PVCs, votes or participation in schemes aimed at undermining electoral integrity.
The statement, signed electronically by Idris Zekeri Jnr, spokesman for the Peter Obi Media Office, called on Nigerians to defend their democratic rights and work towards what it described as a “new Nigeria.”
With 100 days remaining until election day, the statement alleged that members of the ruling party were taking advantage of the economic hardship in the country to induce voters. It also claimed that reports from some states indicated that certain governors were collecting PVCs from citizens, including civil servants, in exchange for the payment of their salaries and allowances.
The media office, however, did not identify the states or governors allegedly involved in the practice. “Your PVC is not for sale. Your vote is not for sale. Your future is not for sale,” the statement said.
It urged eligible voters to collect their PVCs, keep them secure, and refuse to surrender them to individuals or groups seeking to influence their voting decisions. The statement also called on Nigerians to reject bribes and report suspected electoral manipulation to the appropriate authorities.
On election day, it urged voters to turn out, vote according to their conscience, and take lawful steps to protect their ballots and ensure their votes count.
