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Osun Governor Adeleke declares work‑free day for PVC collection
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State announced a work‑free day on Tuesday, 28 July 2026, allowing public servants to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 15 August governorship election. The directive, issued through a circular signed by Head of Service Elder Ayanleye Aina, covers civil servants, local‑government staff and tertiary‑institution workers, while essential‑service personnel such as medical and security staff are exempted but must arrange internal coverage to avoid service disruption.
The state government highlighted that only 192,702 PVCs – about 37.5 % of those distributed – had been collected at the time of the announcement, urging remaining voters to pick up their cards promptly. The work‑free day is intended to boost voter participation and ensure eligible citizens are ready to vote in the upcoming governorship poll.
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Ademola Adeleke · August 15 2026 governorship election · Ayanleye Aina · Governor Ademola Adeleke · Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) · Kano State · Oluwatoyin Babalola · Osun State · Permanent Voter Card (PVC) · Sam Amadi
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Only 192,702 PVCs, representing 37.5 % of those distributed, had been collected in Osun State at the time of the work‑free day announcement.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Early closure could disenfranchise young Nigerians who turn 18 after the registration deadline.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The work‑free day excludes essential‑service personnel but asks them to arrange coverage to avoid disruption. www.sagagist.com.ng
- [○ 1 SOURCE] INEC said there would be no extension of the voter registration period despite appeals from parties and civil society.
- [● 5 SOURCES] Governor Ademola Adeleke declared a work‑free day on Tuesday, 28 July 2026 for public servants to collect PVCs in Osun State. realnewsmagazine.net · www.gistmania.com · www.sagagist.com.ng
- [● 2 SOURCES] INEC closed the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise on Sunday, 26 July 2026.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Sam Amadi said closing voter registration nearly seven months before the election is unreasonable.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] INEC urged voters to complete registration online or at physical centres before the closure deadline.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Sam Amadi said closing voter registration nearly seven months before an election is unreasonable.
- [● 5 SOURCES] Essential workers such as medical personnel and security officers were exempted but asked to make internal arrangements. realnewsmagazine.net · www.gistmania.com · www.sagagist.com.ng
- [○ 1 SOURCE] INEC said the registration period could not be extended because the Electoral Act 2022 requires the register to be frozen at least 90 days before an election.
- [● 5 SOURCES] Governor Ademola Adeleke declared a work‑free day on 28 July 2026 for public servants to collect PVCs. realnewsmagazine.net · www.gistmania.com · www.sagagist.com.ng