The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has acknowledged that it has learned valuable lessons from previous elections and plans to apply these to the upcoming Ondo State gubernatorial election. INEC has been focusing on addressing issues like logistical challenges, security concerns, and transparency in vote counting, all of which have been recurring challenges in past elections.
INEC has also been working to ensure that technology, such as the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV), are more reliable and secure to improve trust in the electoral process. The commission aims to prevent the issues seen in some recent elections, such as delays and technical failures, which have caused dissatisfaction among voters and candidates alike.
Their commitment reflects an intent to reinforce public trust in the electoral process and minimize disruptions that could hinder free and fair elections in Ondo State.