Reproduce Osun Governorship Poll Template in 2027, Yiaga Africa Tasks INEC
Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo The Chairman, 2026 Osun Election Observation Mission of Yiaga Africa, Dr. Asmau Maikudi, on Sunday tasked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reproduce the success
The Chairman of the 2026 Osun Election Observation Mission of Yiaga Africa, Dr. Asmau Maikudi, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to replicate the success of their recent gubernatorial election in the upcoming general elections of 2027. Dr. Maikudi emphasized that INEC has demonstrated the capability to maintain high operational standards, adhere to the Electoral Act 2026, and provide transparent results when properly resourced and under close scrutiny.
Speaking during a presentation of the group's post-election report, Dr. Maikudi stressed the importance of INEC converting the lessons from the Osun election into institutional standards, which include enhancing quality assurance for critical materials, addressing inconsistencies in voter data, standardizing the implementation of downloadable PVCs, and following the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026.
She advocated for better transparency of the INEC Results Viewing (IREV) portal and the establishment of a protocol for prompt public communication in case of technological or operational failures. Additionally, Dr. Maikudi challenged security agencies to maintain impartiality while intensifying efforts to curb activities such as vote-buying, intimidation, and electoral violence.
She highlighted the need for INEC to issue clear, consistent instructions to presiding officers regarding the acceptance of downloadable PVCs for voter accreditation. Furthermore, the group recommended conducting a thorough post-election technical audit of the Ballot Verification and Authentication System (BVAS) devices to identify the reasons behind the failures and improve device testing, maintenance, and rapid technical support to minimize disruptions during voter accreditation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Other recommendations included publishing the causes of BVAS authentication failures during voter accreditation and the corresponding remedial measures to be implemented in 2027.
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