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The Independent National Electoral Commission said its Bi-Modal Voter Accreditation System and the INEC Result Viewing Portal are not scams.

INEC’s Director of Information and Communication Technology, Dr Lawrence Bayode, made this clarification during a conversation organised by the commission on X on Saturday in Abuja.

In his presentation, titled “BVAS and IREV: Facts and Myths,” Bayode said both BVAS and IREV were technological innovations aimed at enhancing the electoral process.

He emphasised that INEC had taken bold steps and made concerted efforts to improve the credibility, transparency, and accuracy of elections through technology.

Bayode described BVAS and IREV as key components of Nigeria’s election process, noting that various misconceptions had created doubts about their functions.

“There is a belief that BVAS and IREV are scams.

“This misconception arises from misunderstandings, technical issues, and general distrust in the electoral process. However, this belief is incorrect,” he said.


“BVAS verifies voters using fingerprint and facial recognition, ensuring that only accredited voters cast their ballots.

“IREV is an online portal that allows the public to view scanned polling unit results for transparency. It does not count votes or collate results,” he said.

He dismissed the notion that technical failures, such as slow uploads, server downtimes, or network issues, equated to fraud.

“These challenges do not mean the system was designed to deceive voters. Rather, they highlight areas that need improvement in election management,” he explained.


Bayode further debunked the myth that BVAS transmitted election results, stressing that its primary role was voter accreditation and authentication.

“BVAS does not directly transmit election results. Instead, results are recorded on Form EC8A, which is then uploaded to IREV,” he stated.

“BVAS is used at polling units for voter accreditation. IREV is an online platform where scanned polling unit results are uploaded for public viewing.”


“BVAS significantly reduces voter impersonation and over-voting, other electoral malpractices, such as violence and vote-buying, can still occur,” he added.

He also dispelled the myth that voting could not continue if BVAS failed, explaining that INEC provided backup devices, and in rare cases, elections in affected polling units might be rescheduled.

Bayode highlighted BVAS’ role in reducing electoral fraud, stating that voter impersonation and multiple voting had been significantly curbed since its introduction.

“IREV has also enhanced transparency by allowing citizens to verify polling unit results in real time.

“Before IREV, election results were not easily accessible to the public. Now, discrepancies can be identified, which proves the system enhances transparency rather than being a scam,” he said.

INEC’s Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Victoria Eta-Messi, added that the commission was collaborating with the National Assembly and stakeholders to amend the Electoral Act, particularly on election results management.

She also reiterated INEC’s commitment to voter education to build public trust, reduce voter apathy, and promote credible elections.

Source: https://punchng.com/BVAS-IREV-enhance-electoral-transparency-not-scams-INEC

Sha let it favors Tinubu 2027??

The audacity of these shameless fools to still speak in public about BVAS and IREV.

The intrepidity

The impetus

The guts

Oh God🤦

Sebi we are going towards another election circle and the opposition are not concerned about some lacuna in the past electoral bill.

I pointed out some flaws in the recent adjusted bill but that wasn't opposition concern.

Transmission of election results electronically must be mandated

Results declared at the polling unit should be the final results.

All results collated from ward , local government, Senatorial district and state in general should be transmitted immediately after collated.

The company to be awarded the printing of ballot papers, the INEC new REC across state should be something the opposition participate in so that there won't be foul crying

Elefo, efo mi se to ri atan, talo bere ejo (Spinach seller, aha it is not from dung Hill, who asked you question). INEC knew they manipulated for APC, why there was no password to upload presidential results, but NASS could be uploaded.

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iwaeda:
Elefo, efo mi se to ri atan, talo bere ejo (Spinach seller, aha it is not from dung Hill, who asked you question). INEC knew they manipulated for APC, why there was no password to upload presidential results, but NASS could be uploaded.

INEC started rigging for politicians in 2015 precisely.

The previous election conducted before that are free, credible and fair.

A day without blaming Apc is an incomplete day

Una no get solutions to the problems apart from blaming and complaining.

What should be done to the electoral act, that's what you should be contributing

Was it BVAS or INEC that glitch?

INEC is doing great.....🤜🤛

helinues:
INEC started rigging for politicians in 2015 precisely.

The previous election conducted before that are free, credible and fair.

A day without blaming Apc is an incomplete day

Una no get solutions to the problems apart from blaming and complaining.

What should be done to the electoral act, that's what you should be contributing

Technology was to make things better.

iwaeda:
Technology was to make things better.

When the last electoral bill was being debated on, what contributions or suggestions for you make? I can still find thread which I created about some loopholes in the new electoral act

helinues:
When the last electoral bill was being debated on, what contributions or suggestions for you make? I can still find thread which I created about some loopholes in the new electoral act

Hell in you, go and check my threads, since you are oluwaseun.

iwaeda:
Hell in you, go and check my threads, since you are oluwaseun.

I asked you some questions, answer it before referring to your thread. At list I have listed some of my suggestions on this thread

Nothing like election in this country but selection.

Lies. Very big lies.

INEC post the Form EC8A & EC8B result of all the polling units in the 2023 Presidential election to your portal.

Untill now all what you see in INEC portal is altered & fake result sheet across the wards.

Yawns.

🫤

Criminals

Really? But thugs can choose where and for whom Lagosians should cast their votes

Your truth..my truth ... THE TRUTH
REALIty Will always set our brains to factory resets setting

Lies as always

adenigga:
Source: https://punchng.com/BVAS-IREV-enhance-electoral-transparency-not-scams-INEC

. Whivh results are used in the declaration of the results? IREV or EC8 results signed and counted in person?
Please read the SC judgement on it.

IREV to me is a waste of time.

Electronic voting is our solution in Nigeria

Let see how this will play out in Edo State election tribunal

Until it's time for Presidential elections and they will magically stop working.

Yakubu and his bunch of clowns

INEC is a fraud

If barrack obama and joe biden has influenced nigeria election to favour APC, i think its donald trump time to decide if apc will continue

BVAS, IREV is not a scam true who is the scammer here Inec is the scammer of Nigeria People

Penguin2:
The audacity of these shameless fools to still speak in public about BVAS and IREV.

The intrepidity

The impetus

The guts

Oh God🤦

Who still listens to those sons of the devil.

they will soon scam una again. They need to write Epistles to convince you they didn't scam you

adenigga:
Source: https://punchng.com/BVAS-IREV-enhance-electoral-transparency-not-scams-INEC

Explain tire,,,No evidence