Umuahia, July 7, 2025 — The Abia State Government has issued a strong warning against the activities of certain politicians allegedly sending agents to rural communities to illegally obtain details from residents’ Permanent Voters Cards PVC under false pretenses.
According to a statement signed by Ferdinand Ekeoma, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, the agents have been offering unsuspecting residents the sum of Ten Thousand Naira (₦10,000) in exchange for their PVC information, claiming it is to create a non-existent e-wallet for empowerment purposes.
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The government condemned the act as fraudulent and politically motivated, stating that the real intent is to compromise the integrity of the PVCs and potentially disenfranchise the owners in the 2027 general elections.
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“The sponsors and perpetrators of this criminal act aim to render the owners of such PVCs unfit to vote during the 2027 election,” the statement read.
The government emphasized that its empowerment programmes — including the Interest-Free Loan Scheme for over 10,000 Abians, the Abia Techrise Project, and the training of youths in agricultural skills in Nasarawa — have always been transparent, inclusive, and devoid of political manipulation.
“This government has never attached any questionable preconditions to its empowerment initiatives, and we view this deceptive act as not only criminal but deeply irresponsible,” Ekeoma stated.
The government has vowed to bring perpetrators to justice, warning that anyone caught — no matter their social or political standing — will face severe consequences.
Citizens, especially those in rural areas, have been urged to remain vigilant and avoid disclosing any PVC or personal information to individuals or groups offering financial incentives.
“Abians must protect themselves from fraudulent schemes that could jeopardize their democratic rights and personal safety,” the statement concluded.
