Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo has described as frustrating, the slow functioning of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) in the ongoing by-election in Edo Central Senatorial District.
Okpebholo spoke after he voted at Ward 2, Unit 1, Udomi Primary School in Esan Central Local Government Area.
Okpebholo said the BVAS machines deployed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) caused unnecessary delays.
According to him: “Well, I just voted. You can see the frustration. The BVAS is just too slow. It takes too long before you can get accredited. I think INEC needs to look into this. So far, so good, the feelers I’m getting are good.”
Coordinator, Office of the First Lady in Edo State, Edesili Okpebholo-Anani, voted at the same polling unit.
She urged voters to participate fully and defend their votes.
She said, “This is my village, Udomi. So far, so good, the process has been smooth as people are coming out to vote. This is a by-election to fill the space vacated by Governor Monday Okpebholo. Everything is going well. The agents are here, INEC is doing well. I urge the voters to vote well and stay to defend their votes as we are practicing democracy.”
