The start of Permanent Voter Card (PVC) collection in the South-East of Nigeria on Friday experienced challenges. In Abia State, voters expressed frustration due to the absence of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials at designated collection centres. Conversely, Ebonyi State witnessed a low turnout for PVC collection. Meanwhile, the exercise commenced in Enugu, where officials urged voters to verify their registration details. The issues in Abia and Ebonyi raise concerns about voter access to essential election materials. These early hiccups could potentially impact voter participation in upcoming elections within the region. The situation highlights logistical problems needing immediate attention from INEC.