Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, says the Commission will conduct mock accreditation nationwide ahead of the 2023 general elections.
The INEC Chairman, who disclosed this while speaking at the Chatham House, in London yesterday, expressed confidence that the election will hold as planned despite security challenges.
He said the mock accreditation would be carried out across selected polling units to ascertain the integrity of the Bi-modal Voter Accreditation System, (BVAS) before the main elections begin in February.
Yakubu, however, further revealed that every BVAS machine deployed across the 774 local government areas in the country had been tested, adding that the functionality of the machines was impressive.
He also stated that back-up machines have been readily provided in case of system glitches.
Yakubu further said he is satisfied with the preparations done so far ahead of the elections.
He added that with all preparations on ground, the Commission is really “comfortable and happy”.
Lamenting the continuous attacks on its facilities nationwide, the INEC Chairman said despite the attacks, elections would hold.
