Obasa To Voters: Make Sure You Collect Your PVC And Vote At Elections

As the 2023 general elections draw closer, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has appealed to residents of the State to not only register, but also ensure that they vote during the general elections.

Obasa made the plea on Thursday at the 8th Annual Constituency Stakeholders’ Meeting simultaneously organized by the 40 members of the Lagos State House of Assembly in their various constituencies across the State.

Addressing his teeming constituents in his Agege Constituency 1, Obasa noted that the theme of the stakeholders’ meeting, ‘2023 General Elections: The Imperatives of Permanent Voters’ Cards’, was very apt as the nation moves towards the next general elections.

Commending the constituents for being responsive to matters affecting their communities and the State at all times, the Speaker lamented: “It is, however, quite worrisome that over 20 million Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) still remain uncollected across the nation according to a recent INEC report and out of this huge figure, one million are from Lagos State.

“This situation does not augur well for our progress, our democracy and the development of the State as it may create an opportunity for incompetent persons to be elected as our leaders and representatives and thus overturn our achievements.

“As you know, Lagos State has been so blessed with great and visionary leaders and representatives right from the Second Republic in 1979 when Alhaji Lateef Jakande came on board as the first civilian governor, supported by a vibrant House of Assembly, and most significantly from 1999 in the Fourth Republic with the great Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu not just emerging as the governor of Lagos State but our revered architect of modern day Lagos.

“All these were made possible due to citizens actively voting at elections to choose the right candidates.

“Consequently, the Lagos State House of Assembly under the leadership of Mudashiru Obasa wish to reiterate the need for everyone to obtain his or her PVC in order to vote in the coming general election.

“Your PVC is your power not just to continue building the State but the nation as well. It is your power for continuity. It is your power for the stability and sustainability of our enduring and cherished democracy. It is also your power to secure a bright and promising future for our children, our State and the nation.”