- The INEC mock accreditation will be held in selected polling units across Awka South, Idemili North, Oyi, Anambra East, Aguata, and Orumba North.
- The exercise aims to test the BVAS response time and evaluate how efficiently results are uploaded to the INEC Result Viewing (IReV) portal.
- Voters are encouraged to participate in the Anambra mock accreditation to help improve the credibility of the election process.
- The collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for newly registered voters will take place from October 22 to 26 across registration areas.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed plans to conduct a mock accreditation exercise in Anambra State on Saturday, October 25, as part of preparations for the November governorship election.
The commission explained that the exercise will test the upgraded Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and assess the efficiency of the result upload process on the INEC Result Viewing (IReV) portal. According to a statement released by INEC, the test run will ensure that both the technology and personnel are fully ready for the main election.
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The mock accreditation will take place in selected polling units across Awka South, Idemili North, Oyi, Anambra East, Aguata, and Orumba North Local Government Areas. INEC urged eligible voters in these areas to actively participate, noting that their involvement will help fine-tune the system for a smoother electoral process.
“The mock accreditation is designed to evaluate the performance of the BVAS and the accuracy of the IReV system before the election,” the statement read. “Voters’ participation will help us identify any issues early and strengthen public confidence in the process.”
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INEC also announced that the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for newly registered voters will run from Wednesday, October 22, to Sunday, October 26. It advised voters to visit their original registration centers to obtain their cards before the exercise.
The commission reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring credible, transparent, and technology-driven elections across Nigeria.
