The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, says it is fully prepared for the June 20 Ekiti State Governorship Election following the successful conduct of a mock accreditation and voting exercise in the state.

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‎The exercise, held in selected polling units across twelve local government areas, was designed to test the functionality of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, BVAS, and other election-day procedures ahead of the governorship poll.

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‎INEC ad-hoc staff who participated in the exercise reported a smooth process, noting that voter accreditation and voting took between one and two minutes in most polling units, with no major technical challenges recorded.

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‎Speaking after monitoring the exercise in some polling units, INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, expressed satisfaction with the outcome, describing it as a clear indication that the Commission is ready for the election.

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‎Professor Amupitan explained that the mock exercise was part of INEC’s efforts to assess its operational readiness, particularly the effectiveness of technology to be deployed during the governorship election.

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‎He added that the BVAS successfully detected individuals who attempted accreditation outside their designated polling units, a development he said would help prevent electoral fraud. 

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The INEC Chairman also assured voters of adequate security on election day and urged all eligible residents to come out and vote on June 20.

Edited by Taiwo Akinola