We have entered a busy season of hearing election petitions, and their Lordships will be busy, too. A lot of work lies ahead. This is not surprising because politicians are generally desperate people who want to win elections at all…
US urges INEC to address concerns ahead of March 11 polls
The United States has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to address technical hitches reportedly associated with the use of Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) before the governorship and state assembly elections on March 11. Ned Price, spokesperson…
Yiaga Africa advocates legal timelines for testing new electoral technologies
Yiaga Africa, a Civil Society Organisation, has recommended legal timelines for testing new electoral technologies in Nigeria’s electoral legal framework. The CSO made this suggestion in Abuja on Wednesday in its post-election statement signed by Dr Aisha Abdullahi, the Board…
BVAS machine fails to recognise Wike, wife
Governor of Rivers State Nyesom Wike got disappointed in his unit 7 voting point of ward 9, Obio/Akpo Local Government on Saturday as the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machine failed to accredit him to enable him vote. The News…
Voting guide to Nigerians: How BVAS works
This report serves as a guide to Nigerians on the steps to be taken at the polling unit on election day, culminating in voting and declaration of results. The Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), is expected to help reduce the…