- Mock Accreditation Exercise: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conducted a mock accreditation exercise on November 6, 2024, ahead of the Ondo State governorship election.
- Equipment Readiness: INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, expressed satisfaction with the equipment deployed, citing it as an indication of the commission’s readiness for the November 16 governorship poll ¹.
- System Functionality: The mock accreditation aimed to test the functionality of INEC’s system, including the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and result upload to the INEC Result Viewing (IReV) portal ².
- Stakeholder Cooperation: Yakubu appealed to stakeholders, particularly political parties and candidates, to maintain peace and cooperate with INEC for a smooth exercise.
- Logistical Preparations: Sensitive materials are expected to arrive on November 14, completing logistical arrangements for the election ¹.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has taken a significant step towards ensuring the success of the Ondo State governorship election by conducting a mock accreditation exercise. The exercise, which took place on November 6, 2024, was monitored by INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, and other officials in various local government areas, including Akure South, Akure North, and Idanre.
Yakubu emphasized the importance of testing the functionality of INEC’s system, stating that the commission cannot take readiness for granted. The mock accreditation exercise demonstrated the effectiveness of the BVAS machines, with many voters accredited using facial recognition.
With the election scheduled for November 16, 2024, INEC has assured that all polling units will open on time, and sensitive materials will arrive on November 14. The commission has made adequate preparations, and now appeals to stakeholders to maintain peace and cooperate for a successful exercise.
