The Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership has officially submitted a Freedom of Information request to INEC for critical data related to the recently concluded Edo State gubernatorial election, held on September 21, 2024.
A statement by the publications and media advisor of the centre, Aliyu Jalal, said their request specifically seeks accreditation data from the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and the official collation forms (EC8Bs, EC8Cs, and EC8Ds) used across polling units, wards, and Local Government Areas.
“We will not express opinions or conclusions regarding the Edo election until we thoroughly review the data. Our proprietary process is meticulous and based on evidence. We are committed to conducting a detailed post-election audit to enlighten Nigerians and proffer legislative and administrative recommendations to enhance and ensure the integrity of the electoral process.
“We encourage all citizens to remain calm and patient as we embark on the tedious and detailed review of the Edo election. If there are any irregularities or infractions, our review will uncover them.”
The Athena Centre’s mission is to ensure transparency and accountability are central to the electoral process.