A simulated accreditation date has been set by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the upcoming governorship elections in the states of Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi.
Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner of INEC and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, made the announcement on Monday.
The test run will occur simultaneously in the three States on Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 8.30 am to 2.30 pm, according to Olumekun.
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The Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV) would be used to conduct the fake accreditation, according to the commission.
The full statement reads, “The Commission met today Monday 25th September 2023 and, among other issues, reviewed the preparations for the forthcoming off-cycle Governorship elections in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi States scheduled for Saturday 11th November 2023.
“As was the case in recent off-cycle Governorship elections, the Commission will conduct a mock accreditation using the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and 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 14th October 2023 from 8.30 am to 2.30 pm.
“A maximum of three polling units in each Senatorial District have been identified across each of the three States, covering a total of nine Senatorial District and 27 polling units. Lessons learnt from the exercise will be taken into consideration in ensuring a seamless process on Election Day.
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“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 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.”
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