BVAS Malfunction Causes Disruptions In Ondo South Bye-Election

Voting in yesterday’s Ondo South Senatorial District bye-election suffered disruptions in some polling units following the malfunctioning of  Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS .
The election was also marked by widespread disregard for the police-imposed restriction on vehicular movement across the district.
The bye-election is being conducted to fill the vacancy created by the appointment of former senator Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s permanent representative to the United Nations. Despite the challenges, the exercise commenced peacefully in the six Local Government Areas making up the district.
At Mahin Ward 4, Unit 13, in Okitipupa Local Government Area, accreditation was del...