I’m not afraid of BVAS – Gombe Gov
By Chima Azubuike
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, on Tuesday said he was not scared of the introduction of Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Recall that no fewer than 2988 BVAS machines have since been deployed ahead of the 2023 elections in the state.
According to Yahaya, only politicians without supporters would be scared, of the latest innovation by the electoral body.
The governor made this disclosure during a campaign rally held at Garko ward, where he expressed optimism that he has solid support base of residents.
Our Correspondent reports that Yahaya, had earlier visited Gona, Amada where he solicited the support of the Lamido Gona, Abdulkadiri Abdulsalam, on his re-election bid.
“With BVAS only politicians without supporters will be afraid of election,” he said.
Yahaya noted that prior to now card readers aided politicians to rig elections, stressing that support would suffice for those who have track record of performance, “Politicians were able to manipulate elections but since the introduction of BVAS without supporters you can’t win because it can’t be manipulated like card reader,” he added.
Also speaking, member representing Akko Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives Usman Bello, reiterated the governor’s view about how support base would generate support for politicians regardless of the stringent BVAS innovation.
Bello, urged residents to get the Permanent Voters Card, “in order to get elect candidates of the All Progressives Congress from top to bottom,” he said.
Earlier, the Lamido Gona, Abdulsalam commended the governor for his developmental strides which has helped to open the emirate, while praying him luck the traditional ruler assured him of the support of his residents.
Governor on Tuesday visited Garko, Tukulma, Pindiga, Kashere, Tumu, and Kalshingi wards in Akko Local Government Area.
