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Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has voiced his frustration with the slow performance of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) during the ongoing by-election in the Edo Central Senatorial District.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the governor made his comments after casting his ballot at Ward 2, Unit 1, Udomi Primary School, which is located in the Esan Central Local Government Area.
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He stated that the BVAS machines deployed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were causing unnecessary delays for voters.
“Well, I just voted. You can see the frustration,” Governor Okpebholo remarked. “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, the feedback I’m getting is positive, though.”
Also casting her vote at the same location was the Coordinator for the Office of the First Lady in Edo State, Edesili Okpebholo-Anani. She encouraged citizens to participate fully in the election and to protect their votes.
“This is my village, Udomi,” she said. “So far, the process has been smooth as people are coming out to vote. This is a by-election to fill the seat vacated by Governor Monday Okpebholo. Everything is going well.
The agents are here, and INEC is doing a good job. I urge the voters to vote carefully and stay to defend their votes, as we are practicing democracy.”
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