Former presidential adviser and ex-senator Babafemi Ojudu votes in Ekiti State’s governorship election and raises concerns about problems with the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS). After casting his ballot at Ereguru, Ward 8, Ado Ekiti, Ojudu says the BVAS fails to accredit two voters before him, causing a delay. He describes the accreditation process as cumbersome and says the time taken to capture his fingerprint and photograph is longer than expected. Ojudu warns that technical glitches could discourage voter participation if they are not addressed quickly by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Other reporting also mentions that BVAS malfunctions are reported in multiple polling units across Ekiti State on election day. Despite the device issues, both sources describe voter conduct at Ojudu’s polling location as generally peaceful, including the turnout of elderly voters who arrive early to vote. Together, the accounts focus on vote accreditation delays linked to BVAS performance during the election, alongside ongoing voter participation and calm proceedings.
