FCT Poll: INEC To Review Performance Of BVAS

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it plans to review the performance and functionalities of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS ) during Saturday’s FCT Area Council Poll.

Mr Yahaya Bello, the FCT INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner(REC) said this when he spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja.

Bello said that the commission had observed challenges faced by voters due to the nonfunctionality of the BVAS and was working to address them.

“Equally, there was also the misunderstanding about what to do with the BVAS.

Bello said that six INEC Resident Electoral Commissioners and three National Commissioners were drafted to the election to ensure it success.

“We have upcoming elections, so between now and then the issues would be looked into to avoid future challenges.

(NAN)

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