The voting process at Ikpoba Okha Ward 7, Unit 39 in Benin City, Edo State, has been disrupted due to the malfunctioning of Bimodal Voters Accreditation machines. The voting process, which began at 8:00 a.m., has not been restored as of 10:20 a.m. The unit, which has 838 registered voters, is located inside Ologboshere Primary School. An Ad hoc INEC official at Unit 39 stated that they have been informed about the faulty BVAs and are waiting for another BVA to avoid adverse effects. An elderly woman at the unit, Helen Osagie, commended the peaceful environment and called on INEC to replace the faulty machines on time to prevent disenfranchisement. A voter, Paul Eromosele, expressed that the process was peaceful and hoped for a peaceful end to the exercise.
He also emphasized the importance of ensuring that all eligible voters are able to cast their ballots without any hindrance. The INEC officials at Unit 39 assured voters that they are working diligently to resolve the issue and ensure a smooth voting process for everyone involved.
