All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart Asiwaju Bola Tinubu last night clarified a statement attributed to him on Permanent Voter Cards (PVC).
While granting audience to a delegation of women from across the country attending the APC Women Conference last night, he urged them to check the status of their voter cards and mobilise supporters to vote, but he used the word ‘expire’ instead of stating that the cards may have to be updated.
A statement by Tinubu’s media adviser, Mr. Tunde Rahman, said: “Immediately upon being apprised of this, Asiwaju apologised for the incorrect statement and felt sorry for any confusion it may have caused.
“Tinubu also stressed that he appreciates the patriotic and necessary work of INEC and its personnel in assuring a free and fair electoral process for all Nigerians in all political parties.
“At the meeting convened at the behest of the women, Asiwaju emphasized the need for people to fully participate in elections so we strengthen our democracy. He urged them to continue to mobilise voters to update their PVCs and help thwart the prevailing voter-apathy. Women must mobilise heavily to reverse the trend.
“The gap between those who registered for elections and those who usually turned up to pick their PVCs was wide. Such constitutes a serious challenge, which may impede the growth of our democracy.
“Tinubu would like to reiterate this call to women to mobilise at the grassroots levels so that elections reflect the sovereign will of all the people for a true democracy to be established.
“He enjoins them to review their voting details with INEC so that these details will be updated before the coming elections.”
