{"id":194697,"date":"2026-02-13T10:52:35","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T09:52:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/adc-cautions-lagos-residents-on-pvc-information-sharing"},"modified":"2026-02-13T11:57:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T10:57:20","slug":"adc-cautions-lagos-residents-on-pvc-information-sharing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/parties\/adc-cautions-lagos-residents-on-pvc-information-sharing","title":{"rendered":"ADC Cautions Lagos Residents on PVC Information Sharing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>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.<\/p>\n<p>The warning was issued in a statement on Thursday by the party\u2019s Directorate of Communication, signed by its spokesperson, Oluwasegun Adekayero.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Describing the development as dangerous, he warned that such requests pose serious risks to voter privacy and the integrity of the democratic process.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cADC considers it necessary, in the interest of public safety and democratic integrity, to caution Lagosians against sharing sensitive personal information with partisan groups,\u201d Adekayero said.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Permanent Voter Card is a personal and confidential document that contains sensitive data which must be protected at all times,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIndiscriminate collection of PVC images through informal channels raises serious concerns about data privacy, voter protection and the possible misuse of citizens\u2019 personal information,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Adekayero noted that political mobilisation should be carried out in a lawful and transparent manner that respects the rights of citizens.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPolitical participation should build trust and confidence, not fear, coercion or undue pressure,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He advised residents to safeguard their PVCs and avoid transmitting copies through unsecured digital platforms, while urging the public to report any suspicious requests for voter information to the appropriate authorities.<\/p>\n<p>Reaffirming the party\u2019s stance, Adekayero said the ADC remains committed to issue-based politics and credible democratic engagement.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will continue to prioritise civic education, policy dialogue and lawful grassroots mobilisation, rather than the collection of private voter data,\u201d he said, adding that democracy thrives only when citizens are informed, protected and respected.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. 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\u2019s Directorate of Communication, signed by its spokesperson, Oluwasegun Adekayero. 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