Connect with us

Politics

Large Deployment Of Security Personnels Cannot Stop Votes Trading – Nigeria Situation Room 

Published

on

Spread the love

… Commends INEC On Improvement Of  BVAS Functionality 

By Philip Tayo 

Advertisement

The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has revealed in its election Mid-Day briefing / report that deploying large numbers of security personnels for election is now ineffective as it can no longer stop the menace of vote trading during elections in the Country. 

Addressing the journalists on Saturday during its mid-day briefing, the Co-Convener of the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room, Mr Franklin Oloniju berated the idea of security agencies deploying large numbers of security personnels in curbing vote buying and vote selling, saying such a strategy no longer workable in the Country.

Oloniju while reading the mid-day press statement, said despite the high presence of Police and other security men at the polling units, vote buying and vote selling still occurred. 

The NCSSR commended the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, for the improvement in the usage of the Bimodal Voters Accreditation which performed optimally in 99%.

Advertisement

The Bimodal Voters Accreditation System BVAS performed optimally in 99 percent of the polling units observed, though some isolated cases of BVAS malfunctioning were recorded in some areas like Isikan, FUTA Gate, both in Akure South LGA respectively. 

They stated that BVAS which malfunctioned were replaced by Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to avoid delay in electoral process and enhance smooth running of the election.  

Speaking further, the Co-Convener Situation Room, Oloniju observed that the vulnerable were mostly accorded priority at the polling units. “Devices which aids the easy voting by them were distributed across the polling units.

Similarly, security agencies observed at the polling units were generally polite and professional, hailing the early arrival of security personnels. “Situation Room observers noted that security personnel arrived early at polling units.

Advertisement

Also, cases of persistent vote trading during elections continues to trend despite the presence of security personnel at polling units. “Vote trading went on openly and unchecked during the voting hours”, situation room explained. 

The issue of fake news were recorded by the Situation Room as it reveals 13 of such incidence were experienced. 

Advertisement


Spread the love
Continue Reading
Advertisement
Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Breaking News

Religion21 hours ago

Why Women Should Not Feel Inferior In Church Ministry – Bishop Wale Oke

Spread the love…. Ordains Dr. Itunu Funke Adejumo As A Bishop By Oluronke Kuku  The General Overseer of the Sword...

Uncategorized1 day ago

News Alert As Obaigbena Leads Arise News Teams To Trump’s Inauguration In US

Spread the loveBy Oluronke Kuku  All is now set as information filters in that Nduka Obaigbena, will lead the Arise...

Politics2 days ago

Ondo LGA Poll: APC Candidate, Ogunbolude Vows To Prioritize Local Farming, Youth Empowerment 

Spread the loveBy Oluronke Kuku  The candidate of All Progressives Congress in the yesterday’s local government election in Ondo State,...

Business2 days ago

Charity On Air Expresses Appreciation To Benefactors

Spread the loveThe Management of Charity on Air Ekiti Fm 91.5, has expressed appreciation to their benefactors for the positive...

Security3 days ago

Amotekun Operatives Nab Suspected Armed Bandits In Ekiti

Spread the loveBy Oluronke Kuku Operatives of the Ekiti State Amotekun Corps have apprehended two suspected armed bandits, Ballah Ibrahim...

Featured4 days ago

Ekiti Will Rise In Our Time – Core Mandate of Governor Biodun Oyebanji

Spread the loveBy Olupitan B. Adebayo (UNUSUAL) As we navigate through the evolving socio-political landscape of Ekiti State, it is...

Business4 days ago

Nigeria Governors’ Forum Endorses Revised VAT Sharing Formula

Spread the love… Supports Tax Reform Bills By Oluronke Kuku The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has issue a communique outlining...

Security4 days ago

Police Declares 51 Years Old Man Missing

Spread the love…. Seeks Information On Whereabouts By Oluronke Kuku The Ekiti State Police Command has declared a 51 years...

Celebrities5 days ago

Professor Foluke Dada-Lawanson’s Inspiring Journey As A Legal Expert

Spread the loveBy Oluronke Kuku Professor Mrs Foluke Dada-Lawanson is a force that is looked up to in Nigeria’s legal...

Celebrities5 days ago

Bishop Abe’s Death, A Glorious Exit – Gov Oyebanji 

Spread the loveBy Oluronke Kuku  The Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji has described the death of the retired...

Security5 days ago

Joint Security Operation Neutralizes Armed Gangs In Anambra 

Spread the loveBy Oluronke Kuku A joint security operation involving the Police, Military, and other Security Agencies have successfully neutralized...

Human Rights1 week ago

25 Years Old Man Bags Life Jail For Rape

Spread the loveBy Philip Tayo  A 25 years old man has bagged a life jail term by an Ekiti State...

Security1 week ago

New Ekiti CP Expresses Readiness To Curtail Influx Of Criminals

Spread the love…. Charges Men To Tame Any Influx Of Bandits, Kidnappers By Joseph Sunday The newly posted Commissioner of...

Culture1 week ago

New Elegemo Of Ado Ekiti Installed 

Spread the love…. Pledges Peaceful Reign, Appreciates Ewi, Others  By Joseph Sunday  The newly installed Elegemo of Ado-Ekiti, Chief Julius...

Human Rights1 week ago

Ondo Governor Pardons 40 Prisoners To Mark 60th Birthday

Spread the loveBy Joseph Sunday  The Ondo State Governor, Honourable Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has pardoned a total of 40 prisoners...

Business1 week ago

EFCC Clears Okoya Sons Of Naira Abuse Allegations

Spread the loveBy Oluronke Kuku The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has cleared the sons of the Nigerian billionaire...

Education1 week ago

Innovating Food Security: Professor Raji Unveils Power Of e-ORACLE

Spread the loveBy Oluronke Kuku The University of Ibadan hosted its 572nd Inaugural Lecture on January 9, 2025, featuring renowned...

Business1 week ago

EDITORIALS! Reappraising NUJ WEEK: A Call For Action Cum A Glimpse Of Hope

Spread the loveEDITORIALS! The 2024 Ekiti State NUJ Press Week in Ado-Ekiti was a mixed bag. While it offered a...

Security2 weeks ago

Eribo Resumes As New Ekiti Police Commissioner 

Spread the loveBy Joseph Sunday  Mr Joseph Eribo has resumed in Ekiti State as the new Commissioner of Police following...

Featured2 weeks ago

SECRET WHY WOMEN WEAR WAIST BEADS

Spread the loveBy Oluronke Kuku Waist beads are handmade traditional Africa fashion ornament made from small beads on a string...

Trending