INEC BVAS malfunctions, fails to capture 90-year old voter

Businessday | 21-06-2026 12:55am |

During the Ekiti State Governorship Election, several Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines utilized by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) experienced malfunctions. One notable incident involved a 90-year-old voter whose biometric data could not be captured by the faulty equipment. This malfunction raised concerns regarding the reliability of the BVAS technology during the electoral process. INEC has been tasked with addressing these technical issues to ensure a smoother voting experience in future elections.

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