Again, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is going to put the BVAS to test ahead of the governorship elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi states.
When you mention that machine, many Nigerians will remember how it throw flogs in the wheel of a highly anticipated presidential election.
Well, the electoral commission has fixed a date for a mock accreditation for the forthcoming elections.
INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun announced the date for the exercise on Monday.
According to Olumekun, “The test run will take place simultaneously in the three states.
“It will take place on Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 8.30 am to 2.30 pm”.
The Meeting
The commission explained that the mock accreditation would be conducted using the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS).
Also, upload of polling unit results would be done to the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV).
The full statement reads: “The Commission met today Monday, September 25, 2023.
“Among other issues, we reviewed the preparations for the forthcoming off-cycle Governorship elections.
“The elections are in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi States scheduled for Saturday, November 11, 2023.
“As was the case in recent off-cycle Governorship elections, the Commission will conduct a mock accreditation.
“It will use the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and will upload of polling units results to the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV).
“The test run will take place simultaneously in the three States on Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 8.30 am to 2.30 pm.
The Polling Units
“A maximum of three polling units in each Senatorial District have been identified across each of the three States. This covers a total of nine Senatorial District and 27 polling units.
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“Lessons learnt from the exercise will be taken into consideration in ensuring a seamless process on Election Day.
“Full details of the polling units, including their locations by Local Government Area (LGA), Registration Area (RA)/Ward, Delimitation Code and the number of registered voters have been uploaded to our website and social media platforms.
“The Commission appeals to registered voters in the selected polling units.
“They are expected to turn up with their Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) for the exercise.
“The public is advised that this is strictly a test accreditation exercise and not the actual election.”
