As the general elections draw nearer, more voter awareness has taken center stage as a way to ensure large voter turnout.
Therefore, to educate an average Nigeria voter on how to vote in the general elections, step by step voting procedures have been provided for only voters whose names appear on voter’s register at the their respective polling units .
The Independent Electoral Commission, INEC, already has announced that Accreditation and Voting will begin from 8:00 am to 2.00pm and both will be done Simultaneously.
The following steps are the guide to vote properly in the 2023 election.
Step 1:
At the polling unit, join the queue. An INEC official will check if you are at the correct polling unit and confirm that the PVC presented belongs to you.
Step 2:
An INEC official will confirm if your PVC is genuine using the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS).
Step 3:
An INEC official will ask for your PVC and confirm you are listed in the Voters Register. Your name will be ticked and your finger will be inked to confirm you have voted. If your name is not found you cannot vote.
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Step 4:
The Presiding officer will stamp, sign and endorse your ballot paper. You will be given the ballot paper rolled with the printed side inwards and directed to the voting cubicle.
Step 5:
Stain your finger with the ink given and mark the box for your preferred candidate/party. Roll the baliot paper in the manner you were given and flatten it.
Step 6:
Leave the voting cubicle and drop the ballot paper in the ballot box in full view of people at the Polling Unit.
Step7:
Leave the Polling Unit or wait if you so choose, in an orderly and peaceful manner, to watch the process up to declaration of result.
