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BVAS
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Osun Gubernatorial Election: Observers Demand Transparency and Peace from INEC and Stakeholders
A coalition of civil society observers has called for a transparent and peaceful election in Osun State, urging INEC to address technical risks and demanding that security forces remain impartial.
August 13, 2026
Osun Gubernatorial Poll: Advocacy Group Warns of Violence and Technical Failures
A civic organization reports rising violence and BVAS technical issues ahead of the Osun State governorship election, citing 40 deaths and accusing Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi of inciting unrest.
August 13, 2026
Yiaga Africa Encourages Media to Guide Voters on Osun Election Technologies
Yiaga Africa is calling on the media to assist in teaching Osun State voters about new INEC electoral technologies like the BVAS ahead of Saturday's gubernatorial election.
August 12, 2026
INEC head credits mock accreditation for preventing voter exclusion in Osun
INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan says a mock accreditation exercise helped resolve technical issues with the BVAS, ensuring voters using older cards are not disenfranchised in the upcoming Osun governorship election.
August 2, 2026
INEC Tests BVAS Ahead of Osun Gubernatorial Poll
INEC conducted a trial accreditation exercise in Osun State, confirming that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System is ready for the upcoming governorship election after resolving initial technical issues.
August 1, 2026
Osun Governorship Election: INEC Chairperson Mandates Priority for Senior Citizens
INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan has ordered special priority for elderly voters during the upcoming Osun State gubernatorial election following a successful mock accreditation exercise.
August 1, 2026
Coalition urges INEC to clarify BVAS malfunctions during Osun mock election
A civil society group is demanding answers from INEC after technical issues with the BVAS affected the mock accreditation process ahead of the upcoming Osun governorship election.
August 1, 2026
Osun 2026: INEC Mandates BVAS for Accreditation as Stakeholders Sign Peace Pact
INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan has confirmed that BVAS will be the sole method for voter accreditation in the 2026 Osun governorship election as stakeholders commit to a peace accord.
July 30, 2026
INEC Chairman labels Osun poll a critical precursor to 2027 general elections
INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan calls the upcoming Osun poll a vital test for 2027, while the Ooni of Ife urges politicians to reduce the state's alarming levels of tension.
July 29, 2026
INEC Confirms Osun Election Will Proceed Despite PVC Collection Centre Attack
INEC has vowed that the Osun governorship election will proceed as planned, dismissing the recent theft of election materials at a collection centre as an ineffective distraction that will not lead to voter disenfranchisement.
July 27, 2026