Election observers monitoring Nigeria’s Ekiti State 2026 governorship election commend the performance of INEC’s Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS). Both reports attribute the assessment to the EU-SDGN Election Observation Hub, with observers indicating that BVAS functions effectively during the vote. At the same time, the observers raise concerns about vote-buying, calling for attention to potential violations during the process. In addition to the vote-buying alert, observers urge INEC to adhere strictly to its election result management procedures. Premium Times reports that observers specifically call for compliance with guidelines on uploading polling unit results promptly to INEC’s Result Viewing Portal. The same source also says observers want INEC to replace malfunctioning BVAS machines where needed to avoid disruptions. Overall, the accounts present a generally positive view of BVAS performance, paired with recommendations aimed at strengthening transparency, timeliness, and enforcement against electoral misconduct.