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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced plans to conduct a mock accreditation exercise in November to test the strength of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) for the 2027 general elections. INEC also stated that it cannot conduct voter revalidation at this time and will use the Osun election as a model for the upcoming polls.
By Dayo Johnson, Osogbo Voters at Ojude Ala I polling unit in the Iperin Registration Area of Ila Local Government Area of Osun State have expressed frustration over delays in accreditation and…
Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) faced technical hitches with BVAS devices during a mock accreditation exercise in Osun, raising concerns about preparations for the upcoming governorship election.
Campaign councils for Adeleke and the Accord Party have urged Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure a transparent and credible governorship election in Osun State, highlighting concerns about potential pitfalls like PVC distribution and BVAS preloading.
The British High Commission in Nigeria congratulated Abiodun Oyebanji on his re-election as Ekiti State Governor but noted issues like vote trading, BVAS delays, and poor access for disabled voters.
Biodun Oyebanji's re-election as the Governor of Ekiti State has been widely celebrated by various political figures and groups, including President Tinubu and the APC, who view his victory as a reflection of the people's confidence in his governance.
A by-election in Enugu North Senatorial District, Nigeria, experienced a large voter turnout at Iheaka, though the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) reportedly failed to capture the APC candidate.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has inaugurated its national campaign council for the 2026 Ekiti State election, naming Akpabio and Sani as co-chairs. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) plans to deploy over 2,400 BVAS and 9,500 staff for the election.
Nigeria's National Assembly has outlined key reforms for the Electoral Act 2026, including mandatory e-transmission of results, use of BVAS, and stricter penalties to enhance election integrity.
Elections in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory (FCT) were characterized by late starts, low voter turnout, and issues with the BVAS accreditation system.
Following Adeleke's re-election in the Osun State poll, various groups and individuals, including the NGF and ADC candidate, offered congratulations, while Yiaga Africa commended voters and called for BVAS improvements. The outcome also sparked political analysis regarding future elections.
Atiku Abubakar has raised concerns regarding the outdated BVAS (Bimodal Voter Accreditation System) ahead of the 2027 elections. Meanwhile, a G100 leader admitted the difficulty in persuading Atiku and Obi to collaborate politically.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is seeking the support of traditional rulers in Osun State to reduce tensions ahead of the 2026 elections. INEC also addressed concerns about stolen PVCs and confirmed the configuration of 4,427 BVAS machines.
The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Osun State, Nigeria, announced that electoral officials will be present at polling units for voters in the 2026 elections. The commission plans to deploy 4,427 Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) devices for accreditation and authentication.
The United Kingdom has congratulated Governor Oyebanji on his re-election in Ekiti but expressed concerns regarding issues such as vote buying, BVAS glitches, and accessibility for persons with disabilities during the election.
Civil society organizations, including CDD and CJID, flagged instances of vote-buying, ballot discrepancies, BVAS glitches, and voter assistance irregularities during the Ekiti election. These reports highlight concerns about the integrity of the electoral process.
Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared its readiness for the upcoming Ekiti election following a successful mock exercise of its Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), promising transparent polls.
Former INEC officials highlight critical ambiguities in the new Electoral Act concerning electronic transmission, BVAS, and result collation. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-inec-officials-flay-ambiguities-in-new-electoral-act/
The National Assembly has outlined significant reforms in the newly enacted Electoral Act 2026, including mandatory electronic transmission of results and the compulsory use of BVAS.
The EU Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria Election Observation Hub reported 103 cases of vote-trading and glitches with the BVAS electoral device during the Osun State governorship election.
A governorship debate for the Osun election was canceled due to security reports and the absence of candidates, while INEC confirmed the readiness of BVAS for mock accreditation.
Ademola Adeleke’s campaign council has raised concerns regarding the use of BVAS, PVC distribution, and overall electoral integrity in anticipation of the Osun 2026 election.
The Resident Electoral Commissioner for Osun State, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babalola, assured voters that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will deploy 4,427 BVAS devices for the 2026 governorship election.
Opeyemi Falegan, the Accord Party candidate, is challenging the victory of Oyebanji in the Ekiti election, citing vote buying, BVAS malfunction, and voter intimidation.
Some prospective voters in Ikere, Nigeria, were unable to cast their ballots after the BVAS machine failed to capture their biometric details for verification.
Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will conduct a mock accreditation exercise in Ekiti State on Friday. The exercise aims to test BVAS machines and ensure the seamless conduct of the upcoming June 20 governorship election.
INEC officials begin hybrid collation of FCT poll results, using both manual forms and electronic BVAS data to ensure accuracy at the Kubwa centre. Read More: https://punchng.com/fct-poll-inec-begins
The INEC Chairman reported that the FCTDecides2026 election was orderly and the BVAS system was working efficiently after visiting several polling units.