Osun poll: Yiaga urges BVAS audit, praises voters’ vigilance

Yiaga Africa has called for an audit of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) used in the Osun State governorship election. The organisation praised voters for their vigilance, which it said helped to deter manipulation and strengthen electoral integrity.

According to Yiaga Africa, the election, held on August 15, 2026, was an important test of electoral administration, being the last major governorship election before the 2027 general elections. The organisation deployed observers across Osun's 30 Local Government Areas to monitor the electoral process. It found that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies, and voters largely supported a transparent electoral process.

Yiaga Africa's preliminary report was based on observations from 289 of 300 sampled polling units. The organisation said its findings showed that technology and active citizen participation strengthened electoral integrity during the election, with the outcome reflecting citizens' participation and democratic choice.

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