Vote to Be Heard: JONAPWD Chairman Okeke Encourages Persons with Disabilities to Get PVCs
Group picture of people with disabilities and chairman Comrade Ugochukwu Okeke
The Chairman of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Comrade Ugochukwu Okeke, has appealed to members of the disability community in the state to take an active interest in the political process by obtaining their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).
In a statement titled, “Clarion Call to Persons with Disabilities: Get Involved, Get Your PVC Now!”, Okeke urged members across various disability groups to rise up and do what is necessary by collecting their voter cards without delay.
“The Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise is ongoing. It started on July 8, 2025, and will end on July 17, 2025.
“This is our moment to be counted, to be heard, and to shape our future,If you have not yet obtained your Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC), now is the time to act quickly.
“There is only one day remaining (tomorrow)! Your vote is your voice, and your voice matters.”
According to Okeke, persons with disabilities must register to vote in order to qualify for and demand inclusion.
“Without your vote, your issues may continue to be sidelined. You must register so that you can elect leaders who truly care about disability rights.
“Participation is the power to say: ‘Nothing Without Us’ and mean it.
“The Honorable Resident Electoral Commissioner of the state has assured us that persons with disabilities have the right to priority treatment at registration and voting centers.
“We also have the right to accessible environments and support services throughout the electoral process.
“It is equally our right to fully participate in all aspects of the election,” he said.
The JONAPWD Chairman expressed satisfaction with assurances from security agencies to provide maximum security for persons with disabilities during the registration and voting processes.
“Therefore, don’t let anything hold you back. Let us show Ndi Anambra and the world that disability is not inability.
“Go out now and register. Together, we can build a more inclusive democracy,” Okeke pleaded.
