UPDATED: GEJ not accredited by 4 card readers

Efforts of President Goodluck Jonathan to get himself accredited at his ward in Otuoke, Bayelsa state, have proved abortive, as he was rejected by four different voter card readers.

After trying three different card leaders without luck, the president waited patiently for further directives from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Jonathan then had to undergo verification by a fourth card reader, which proved unsuccessful as well. He subsequently left the polling booth, saying he was sure the problem would be sorted out.

Meanwhile, Muhammadu Buhari, his main challenger, has been accredited at his polling unit in Katsina state.

INEC says its officials will use an incident form to accredit authentic voters rejected by the card readers.

More to follow…