The Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) has made significant strides in its preparation for the upcoming local government elections, scheduled for October 9, 2024. As part of its commitment to conducting a transparent and credible election, PLASIEC held its maiden mock election across the three senatorial zones of the state to test the efficiency of the newly introduced Voter Verification System (VVS).
The mock election, conducted at key polling units in Wase, Shendam, Pankshin, Mangu, Riyom, and Jos North local governments, was aimed at familiarizing the public with the voting process while evaluating the performance of the VVS. The technology, designed to verify the identity of registered voters, ensures that only eligible voters participate in the election. PLASIEC officials deployed staff and materials, set up polling units, and implemented the full electoral procedure to simulate the actual election day.
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PLASIEC'S VOTER VERIFICATION SYSTEM- VVS
Median Mock Election
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The VVS, which was a key component of this exercise, performed exceptionally well, confirming voter identities quickly and accurately. Voters who participated in the mock election expressed satisfaction with the system, noting its ease of use and efficiency. The turnout was also encouraging, as many took the opportunity to engage with the process ahead of the main election day.
