The delay in accreditation created a "volatile atmosphere," where voters began to suspect deliberate manipulation rather than just technical glitches. 3. Institutional Readiness vs. Reality
Wike’s comments reflected a broader sentiment among political actors that the "mistakes of 2023" must be corrected to avoid fatal political consequences in future cycles. The delay in accreditation created a "volatile atmosphere,"
INEC had repeatedly assured the public that there was no plan to scrap BVAS and that the system was robust. The delay in accreditation created a "volatile atmosphere,"