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From Joe Effiong, Uyo
The former Chairman of the South South Parliamentary Caucus in the National Assembly, Dr. Esio-Oquong Udoh, has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deploy its staff to polling units in all the electoral wards in the country to ensure the success of the ongoing registration and revalidation of permanent voter’s cards (PVCs).
Dr. Udoh, who is also the Coordinator of Support Tinubu for Better Nigeria, 2027, in Akwa Ibom State, has equally enjoined the citizens, especially the eligible ones in Akwa Ibom, to take advantage of the exercise to obtain their PVC, describing it as “the stepping stone to a better Nigeria”.
Speaking during a sensitisation campaign on the exercise in Uyo yesterday, he emphasised that political participation begins with being registered to vote and urged the people to take charge of their future.
“If you have your voter’s card, you have your power,” he declared. “Akwa Ibom people must rise and be counted in shaping the destiny of our state and our nation.”
Udoh specifically called on young people who were below the age of 18 during the last general elections to seize this opportunity and get registered, stressing that their involvement is crucial for the future of Nigeria’s democracy.
He also appealed to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Akwa Ibom State Chapter, to decentralise the registration process.
“INEC must hear the cries of the people. Deploying staff to local wards and polling units will reduce the burden of long queues and make the process more accessible, especially in rural areas,” he said.
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The former federal lawmaker urged local government chairmen across the state to provide logistical support to elderly and physically challenged citizens to ensure they are not left out of the exercise.
“This is not just about elections, it is about inclusion and participation. No one should be left behind,” he added.
Reiterating that full support for the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and Akwa Ibom State Governor Pastor Umo Eno begins with citizens possessing a valid voter’s card, Udoh urged political stakeholders and community leaders to lead by example and mobilise their communities toward massive voter registration.
According to him, as Nigeria moves toward the 2027 general elections, the call underscores the fundamental role of civic responsibility in nation-building as the voter’s card remains the most potent tool for change and participation in governance.
“The permanent voter’s card (PVC) is a symbol of democratic empowerment. It gives every Nigerian a voice and the legal right to influence leadership at all levels, local, state, and federal. Without it, citizens forfeit the chance to decide who governs them, and by extension, the future of their communities.”
He said as political awareness increases ahead of 2027, stakeholders across the country should amplify the need for voter education and participation.
“The message is clear: the journey to a better Nigeria starts with one small but powerful act, registering to vote.”
