The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will conduct a nationwide mock accreditation exercise in November 2026 as part of preparations for the 2027 General Election.
The exercise will test the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and other electoral equipment, enabling the Commission to identify and resolve potential operational challenges ahead of the elections.
INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, disclosed this during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the Canadian High Commission at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
He said the mock accreditation is one of INEC’s five strategic priorities for the 2027 elections, alongside strengthening electoral technology, improving inclusion, building institutional capacity and tackling misinformation.
