Ondo guber: INEC to conduct mock accreditation on November 6

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will conduct a mock accreditation of voters in Ondo using the bimodal voter accreditation system (BVAS).

In a statement on Thursday, Sam Olumekun, national commissioner & chairman, information and voter education committee, said results will also be uploaded to the INEC result viewing (IReV) portal.

He said the exercise will take place on November 6 from 8.30am to 2.30pm.

Olumekun added that INEC has designated 12 polling units across six LGAs, covering the three senatorial districts of the state, as centres for the mock accreditation.

“In Ondo Central Senatorial District, the exercise will take place in Akure South and Idanre LGAs. In Akure South LGA, the centres are Alagbaka Primary School in Akure and Ijapo High School,” the statement reads.

“In Idanre LGA, Our Saviour Primary School, Aiyetoro/Owena I and Open Space in front of Plot 6, Beside Teaching Service Commission, Owena, are the designated venues.

“In Ondo North Senatorial District, the two LGAs are Owo and Akoko South West.

“In Owo, the Methodist Primary School, Fajuyi Road and Imade College Gate, Ajaka Street I, shall serve as centres while the Open Space at Ago Ajayi, Oba and L. A. Primary School, Oba are the designated locations for Akoko South West LGA.

“In Ondo South Senatorial District, the two LGAs are Odigbo and Okitipupa.

“In Odigbo LGA, the selected locations are St John’s Primary School, Ajue and Isero Grammar School, Odigbo.

“In Okitipupa LGA, the Open Space at Oladipupo Lebi Street, by Zhomelo Lodge and the Baptist Primary School, Ode Aye, shall serve as centres.”

The commission added that information on the centres can be found on its website.

“A graphic containing the names and locations of the centres has been uploaded to our website and social media platforms for public information,” it said.

“The Commission appeals to registered voters to come out with their PVCs for the exercise. Please note that only registered voters for the designated polling units are invited to participate in the exercise.

“No voter from another polling unit can be accredited by the BVAS.”