The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) says it is finalizing arrangements for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Councils election.
The Commission disclosed this at an Extraordinary meeting to review its preparations for the FCT Area Councils elections in Abuja.
INEC explained that all new registrants and requests for transfers as well as replacement of damaged cards have been printed and are available in all the six Area Councils for collection.
The electoral body appeals to citizens who applied for fresh registration as well as transfers and replacement of the PVCs to do so immediately and avoid last minute rush for these cards.
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INEC promised to continue to provide regular updates on its preparations for coming elections in days and weeks ahead.
The FCT is the only part of Nigeria where INEC conducts Local Government elections. A total of 475 candidates sponsored by all the 18 political parties are vying for the 68 constituencies involving six Area Council Chairmen and 62 Councillors.
( Editor, Omor Bazuaye)
