PLASIEC To Conduct LG Elections Using Voter Verification Software

Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) has disclosed that the October 9 Local Government election will mark a significant milestone as the commission is introducing Voter Verification Software (VVS) developed by its ICT team for the first time.

PLASIEC Chairman, Mr Plangji Cishak stated this during a stakeholders meeting held in Jos at the weekend.

According to him, innovation is designed to ensure that only eligible voters can cast their votes, a crucial step toward making sure that the voices of the Plateau people are heard and respected.

Chishak explained that massive infrastructural investments have been made to cater for the effective deployment of this innovation.

He also disclosed that the Commission have established contacts with various election observers both international and national who will monitor the electoral process, providing an additional layer of transparency and credibility.

“In a strategic effort to secure our election, we have inaugurated the Plateau State Advisory Consultative Committee on Election Security (PLACCES). This initiative is critical to ensuring the safety of citizens and election officials alike”.

The PLASIEC boss further noted that they are committed to ensuring a peaceful election, knowing that there will be life beyond this day.

He stressed that as they continue preparations, the commission has conducted a mock election on September 28, which was successful and serves as a test run for the Voter Verification Software, saying it has helped the commission to identify any potential challenges before the actual election day.

“Our goal is to ensure that everything runs seamlessly on October 9, and we are dedicated to learning from this mock election to enhance our processes”.

According to him, they are committed to creating stable democratic institutions at the grassroots level aligns perfectly with Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s vision.

He argued that the Commission is aware of the historical context that has shaped perceptions of State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs) in Nigeria adding that citizens have lost confidence due to past irregularities they are ready to rewrite this narrative.

“We will ensure transparency, fair and free process that is why we have engaged all stakeholders to actively involved in all the process”.