The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will conduct a mock accreditation exercise in Anambra State on Saturday, October 25, to test the upgraded Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) ahead of the November governorship election.

This exercise aims to assess the BVAS response time and the efficiency of result uploads to the INEC Result Viewing (IReV) portal. Selected polling units are located in Awka South, Idemili North, Oyi, Anambra East, Aguata, and Orumba North.

“The mock accreditation exercise will allow INEC to test the upgraded Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), assess its response time, and test the uploading of results on the INEC Result Viewing Portal ahead of the main election,” the statement reads. INEC encourages voters in these areas to participate, as their involvement will help refine the commission’s processes.

Additionally, the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for newly registered voters will take place from Wednesday, October 22, to Sunday, October 26. Voters should go to their original registration areas to collect their PVCs.