2027 polls: INEC fixes November for mock accreditation

By Omeiza Ajayi

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has disclosed plans to conduct a mock accreditation exercise in November 2026 as part of its preparations for the 2027 General Election.

INEC chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, disclosed this on Friday while welcoming a delegation from the Canadian High Commission on a courtesy visit to the commission’s headquarters.

Amupitan said the exercise, which will subject the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System BVAS to a rigorous field test, was designed to fortify the sanctity of the ballot during the general election.

He said, “Conduct of Mock accreditation in November 2026 to assess our readiness for the general election. We will be subjecting our electoral equipment, the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System BVAS, to a rigorous field test to fortify the sanctity of the ballot during the election. We will appreciate your partnership in ensuring the success of this Mock Accreditation.”