Chief Osita Chidoka, a former aviation minister, has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to provide him with comprehensive accreditation data from the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines used in last Saturday’s governorship elections in Imo, Bayelsa, and Kogi States.
Chidoka made the request via an official Freedom of Information, FOI, request.
This was revealed in a statement made on Tuesday by Ikechukwu Okafor, Chidoka’s Media Assistant.
According to the notification, INEC has formally received and acknowledged the request.
“The acknowledgement of this request by INEC marks a crucial step in our collective pursuit of an accountable electoral system as it embodies our unwavering commitment to ensuring that our democratic processes reflect the people’s true will.
“I stand determined to fully pursue justice and transparency. Should INEC not respond substantively within the seven-day period mandated by law, I am prepared to initiate legal proceedings”, Chidoka said
Chidoka further disclosed that some lawyers are on standby to pursue legal enforcement of his right to information under the FOIA if necessary, saying they are ready to take the necessary steps to protect the sanctity of votes and democratic values.