Politics
IReV Not Election Result Collation System, INEC Clarifies
Joel Ajayi
Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, says, its results viewing portal is to enhance election transparency and not a result collation or transmission system.
The INEC Director of ICT, Paul Omokore, gave the clarification in his presentation titled: “The role of BVAS, IReV for Bayelsa, Kogi and Imo Governorship elections” at a two-day capacity workshop for journalists on Monday in Akwanga, Nasarawa State.
Omokore advised journalists and members of the public not to confuse uploading PU results to the INEC Result Viewing Portal, IReV, with electronic transmission of results.
He said that the INEC Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, BVAS, is only used to upload pictures of PUs results on form EC8A to IReV, which does not translate to electronic transmission of results.
“Form EC8A is the result that we collated at the PUs. We use BVAS to snap this form and upload the same thing to the IReV portal for public viewing.
“This is not a collecting system. It does not tally a system. What it does is to snap the EC8A which is the result at the polling unit and upload the same to the public view. That is all.
“I know that 70% of the populace think that the others have collected the figures. No!
“All what it does is snap the EC8A that the presiding officers have collected all the scores of the parties, signed and stamped, and then send this same picture to the IReV for public viewing. That is all. So it is not a collecting system”, he said.
Omokore said that from the inception of elections in Nigeria, results were transmitted manually, from the PUs to the collation centres.
He said that technology deployment had proven to be an effective tool in achieving free, fair, and credible elections.
He said that while challenges were eminent, INEC had put in extra efforts to ensure that they were mitigated.
“The role of BVAS is to ensure one-person-one-vote.
“The role of the IReV Portal is to improve the openness and credibility of our elections”, he said.
Ezenwa Nwagwu, who is also the Chairman, of Partners for Electoral Reform, in his lecture titled: “Ethical Dilemma in Election Reporting: Navigating Bias, Balance and Promoting Transparency” urged journalists to uphold accuracy in reportage.
He said that the core issues in election reporting are Independence, unbiased, and accurate reports by the media.
“Accurate and transparent report is the only cure for fake news, which is the responsibility of the media”, Nwagu said.
He advised the media to always investigate the reasons behind some news being presented to the media by people with biased minds on the electoral process and balance it with the provision of the laws.
News
Delta North Senate: Victor Ochei Says He’ll Respond at the Appropriate Time
Cyril Ogar
Former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, has declared that he will respond to growing calls for him to contest the Delta North Senatorial seat at the appropriate time.
Ochei made the statement on Saturday while featuring on the Arise TV Global Sports Programme, where he acknowledged increasing appeals from constituents and political stakeholders urging him to join the race for the senatorial position.
Ochei who is the President of Nigeria Tennis Federation, NTF said the demand for his candidacy is a reflection of the confidence people have in his leadership capacity and track record of service.
“There have been calls from the people for me to run for the Delta North Senatorial seat, and at the appropriate time, I will respond accordingly,” Ochei said.
He, however, assured that any future political ambition would not conflict with his present responsibilities as President of the Nigerian Tennis Federation, emphasizing that public service and sports development have always gone hand in hand throughout his career.
“My love and tennis and the growth of sports remains unwavering. Politics and sports development are not mutually exclusive. I have always used every platform available to empower young people and promote excellence,” he stated.
Ochei highlighted his long-standing passion for sports, recalling that even as a lawmaker in Delta State, he invested heavily in youth development through various sporting initiatives, including the sponsorship of wheelchair basketball athletes in Nigeria.
He revealed that he personally supported athletes and teams to participate in international competitions, including sponsorship efforts aimed at helping Nigerian talents compete on the global stage in countries such as Algeria, South Africa, Germany and Brazil.
Beyond national interventions, Ochei noted that he has consistently sustained grassroots sports through his annual Village Unity Cup competition, a tournament designed to foster peace, unity and youth engagement in his community.
In a bold move to create lasting opportunities for young talents, he said he also established a stadium and sports development centre where emerging athletes can be discovered, nurtured and trained to professional standards.
Observers say Ochei’s comments may further fuel speculation over the Delta North Senatorial contest, while also underscoring his determination to leave a lasting legacy in both politics and sports administration.
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