Osun election: INEC conducts mock accreditation, confirms BVAS readiness

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conducted a mock accreditation exercise Saturday ahead of the Aug. 15 Osun governorship election. INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan monitored the exercise and expressed satisfaction with the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS).

"So far, I have visited four polling units. My assessment is that we are satisfied that the BVAS is working perfectly ahead of the election," Amupitan stated. He emphasized that the mock exercise aims to ensure all tools, especially the BVAS, function effectively on election day.

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So far, I have visited four polling units. My assessment is that we are satisfied that the BVAS is working perfectly ahead of the election.

Amupitan noted an initial challenge where older Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) were rejected. However, he confirmed that the issue was promptly resolved. "As you have seen, both the old and new cards are now being successfully accredited. That is the essence of this exercise, to address such issues ahead of election day," he said, adding that the ICT director confirmed the problem was fully resolved.

The INEC chairman visited several polling units across Obokun and Egbedore Local Government Areas, as well as Osogbo Local Government Area, for on-site assessments. The exercise is a key step in ensuring the technological readiness for the gubernatorial contest.

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As you have seen, both the old and new cards are now being successfully accredited. That is the essence of this exercise, to address such issues ahead of election day.