Davido advises election officials to use BVAS front camera amid technical issues

Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido has weighed in on the ongoing Osun governorship election, advising officials on a technical workaround for malfunctioning voting devices. Amid reports of issues with the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), Davido suggested using the device's front camera if the primary one is not functioning.

Davido shared his advice via his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Saturday, the same day voting was underway. "If your BVAS camera is not working, please [tell the officials to] use the front camera. It is very active and fast!" he tweeted. The singer's intervention highlights concerns about the reliability of the BVAS technology during the crucial electoral process.

The BVAS, employed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), is essential for voter accreditation, utilizing fingerprint and facial recognition. Technical glitches with these devices have been a recurring issue in some Nigerian elections, raising questions about their efficiency and impact on the voting experience.

This is not the first time Davido has publicly engaged with the Osun election. In recent days, he has actively spoken out on the matter, calling on both domestic and international organizations to closely observe the election's conduct. His involvement underscores the high stakes and public scrutiny surrounding the governorship race.

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If your BVAS camera is not working, please [tell the officials to] use the front camera. It is very active and fast!