Enugu North By-Election: Large voter turnout at Iheaka as BVAS fails to capture APC candidate

Voter turnout was significant at Iheaka Central School in the Igboeze South Local Government Area of Enugu State on Saturday for the ongoing Enugu North Senatorial District by-election. The polling unit is notably the designated location for the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate, Mr. Ikeje Asogwa.

Despite the large influx of voters, reports emerged that the Biometric Verification Accreditation System (BVAS) encountered issues. Specifically, the BVAS reportedly failed to capture the APC candidate, Mr. Ikeje Asogwa, at his own polling unit. This technical malfunction occurred amidst a steady stream of voters participating in the election.

The by-election is being closely watched, and the BVAS is a critical technology for ensuring the integrity of the voting process in Nigeria. Failures in capturing voter biometrics can raise concerns about the accuracy and fairness of the election results.