INEC's mock accreditation exercise records BVAS device glitches across designated polling units
INEC's mock accreditation exercise in Osun State faced technical failures with BVAS machines, raising concerns ahead of the upcoming governorship election. The commission is working to resolve these issues to ensure public confidence in the electoral process.
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Reliable electoral technology is critical for maintaining democratic integrity and voter trust in Nigerian elections.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday battled technical glitches during its mock accreditation exercise in Osun State, after the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines failed in some designated polling units.
This revealed major challenges that must be fixed ahead of the 15 August governorship election in the state.
The exercise, conducted in 12 local government areas across the state’s three senatorial districts, began in the morning with prospective voters presenting their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for accreditation.
However, PREMIUM TIMES gathered that the exercise was interrupted less than an hour after late commencement when the BVAS devices reportedly stopped recognising voters’ fingerprints, facial features and PVC details, bringing accreditation to a halt at the affected polling units.
The disruption forced INEC’s technical personnel to begin efforts to restore the system while voters waited at the centres.
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