2023: Nobody can rig election again in Nigeria – Gov Akeredolu

Tamarauemi Ebimini

The Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, says election has become very difficult to rig in Nigeria with the introduction of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS).

The governor described the BVAS as a laudable development in the nation’s electoral process.

The BVAS is a critical component of the new Electoral Act 2022 signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Mr Akeredolu spoke in his office on Thursday while playing host to the retiring Resident Electoral Commissioner in the State, Rufus Akeju.

He commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for deploying technology to strengthen the electoral process and reinforce confidence.

The governor, who stressed that technology has made rigging difficult, said the All Progressives Congress (APC) will always emerge victorious in every election.

He declared that the APC is the most popular party in the country, adding that the party will always enjoy the support of the people through massive votes at the poll.

The governor also lauded the retiring REC, noting that no election was inconclusive during his time in the state.

He further suggested that INEC should find a way to add more value to the PVC aside from its usage for voting, so as to make it more attractive for the people to collect.

Earlier, the retiring REC Mr Akeju appreciated the Ondo State Government and all citizens of the state for their support and cooperation during his tenure.