The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is set to conduct a mock accreditation exercise for the off cycle governorship elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi states.
According to a statement by INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Commitee,Sam Olumekun,“The test run will take place simultaneously in the three States on Saturday 14th October 2023 from 8.30am to 2.30pm,”
The commission said that the mock accreditation would be conducted using the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and upload of polling unit results to the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV).
It added that the test run would be carried out in a maximum of three polling units in each Senatorial District across each of the three states where the election will be taking place.
See the full statement below:
INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION
PRESS RELEASE
MOCK ACCREDITATION OF VOTERS FOR THE FORTHCOMING OFF-CYCLE GOVERNORSHIP ELECTIONS
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 8.30am to 2.30pm.
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.
Full details of the polling units, including their locations by Local Government Area (LGA), Registration Area (RA)/Ward, Delimitation Code and 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.
Sam Olumekun mni
National Commissioner & Chairman,
Information and Voter Education Committee
Monday 25th September 2023
