Taiwo POPOOLA
Lagos State chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has cautioned residents against sharing images or personal details from their Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, with political groups or unauthorised individuals.
The warning was issued in a statement on Thursday by the party’s Directorate of Communication, signed by its spokesperson, Oluwasegun Adekayero.
Adekayero said the party became concerned after noticing a circulating message allegedly requesting Lagos residents, particularly those on the mainland, to submit clear photographs of their PVCs via WhatsApp for political mobilisation purposes.
Describing the development as dangerous, he warned that such requests pose serious risks to voter privacy and the integrity of the democratic process.
“ADC considers it necessary, in the interest of public safety and democratic integrity, to caution Lagosians against sharing sensitive personal information with partisan groups,” Adekayero said.
He stressed that the PVC is a confidential electoral document issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and should be handled with utmost care.
“The Permanent Voter Card is a personal and confidential document that contains sensitive data which must be protected at all times,” he stated.
“Indiscriminate collection of PVC images through informal channels raises serious concerns about data privacy, voter protection and the possible misuse of citizens’ personal information,” he added.
Adekayero noted that political mobilisation should be carried out lawfully and transparently, respecting the rights of citizens.
“Political participation should build trust and confidence, not fear, coercion or undue pressure,” he said.
He advised residents to safeguard their PVCs and avoid transmitting copies via unsecured digital platforms. He urged the public to report any suspicious requests for voter information to the appropriate authorities.
Reaffirming the party’s stance, Adekayero said the ADC remains committed to issue-based politics and credible democratic engagement.https://urbanexpresslive.com/dont-share-your-pvc-details-with-any-political-groups-adc-admonishes-lagos-inhabitants/
“We will continue to prioritise civic education, policy dialogue and lawful grassroots mobilisation, rather than the collection of private voter data,” he said, adding that democracy thrives only when citizens are informed, protected and respected.
