Governor Monday Okpebholo raised concerns over BVAS delays during the Edo Central by-election but praised INEC for peaceful conduct

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has expressed concern over the slow performance of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) in the Edo Central Senatorial District by-election.

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Okpebholo raised the issue on Saturday after casting his vote at Ward 2, Polling Unit 1 in Udomi Primary School, Esan Central Local Government Area.

Speaking with journalists, the governor described the process as peaceful but said the BVAS machines deployed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were causing unnecessary delays.

“Well, I just voted. You can see the frustration. I think INEC needs to look into this. So far, so good, the reports I’m getting are good,” Okpebholo stated.

Despite the technical concerns, the governor commended INEC for the smooth and peaceful conduct of the exercise. He encouraged eligible voters across the senatorial district to participate fully and safeguard their ballots.

“The process has been smooth here and the reports I am getting from other areas in the district are also smooth. INEC is doing well. I urge the voters to come out to vote and defend their votes,” he added.

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The by-election is being conducted to fill the vacant senatorial seat following Okpebholo’s emergence as Governor of Edo State.