On November 8, 2025, the CDD War Room received a claim via the Check by Meedan tool that the Biometric Voters Accreditation System (BVAS) had suffered a glitch in Onitsha, thereby disrupting the voting exercise.
This claim comes amidst the ongoing gubernatorial election in Anambra State.
Claim: BVAS glitch disrupted voting exercise in Onitsha
Verification
The CDD War Room can confirm that the BVAS in Onitsha South, Odakpu Ward 7, PU 006, suffered a glitch. This incident was confirmed by our observers and Soldiers of Mouth deployed to the polling units.
However, the glitch was fixed in no time, and the accreditation exercise proceeded without disrupting the process.
Verdict: MISLEADING
The CDD War Room can confirm that the BVAS in Onitsha South, Odakpu Ward 7, PU 006, suffered a glitch. However, it was fixed in no time and did not disrupt the accreditation exercise.