Outrage as Trending Video Allegedly Shows INEC LGA Office Issuing ‘Death Warrant Forms’ to PVC Applicants

A trending video circulating on social media has sparked widespread reactions after it allegedly showed officials at a Local Government Area office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) issuing what some observers described as a “death warrant form” to citizens who had come to register for or update their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).
In the video, individuals seeking voter registration services appeared visibly confused and frustrated as they were handed forms containing declarations that many online commentators considered unusual and alarming. The footage has generated intense debate, with critics questioning the necessity and legality of such documentation in a civic process intended to encourage electoral participation.
Several social media users have expressed concern that bureaucratic hurdles and intimidating procedures could discourage eligible voters, particularly young people and first-time registrants, from obtaining their PVCs ahead of future elections.
However, as of the time of reporting, the authenticity of the video and the exact nature of the forms being distributed have not been independently verified. There has also been no official statement from INEC clarifying the purpose of the documents shown in the footage.
The development comes amid ongoing calls by civil society groups and pro-democracy organizations for a more seamless and citizen-friendly voter registration process across Nigeria.
Observers have urged INEC to promptly address the concerns raised by the viral video, provide clarification where necessary, and reassure Nigerians that the electoral process remains accessible, transparent, and free from unnecessary obstacles.
This is a developing story. Readers are advised to await official clarification from INEC regarding the claims made in the viral video.