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Uniuyo 2021 Election Voting Guidelines

The document provides guidelines and instructions for students on how to vote in the 2020/2021 Student's Union electoral commission elections through an online electronic voting portal. It outlines the voting process which involves logging into the portal using registration numbers and electronic voting pins, selecting candidates on an electronic ballot, and casting votes. It also lists election rules such as only voting during the allotted time period and using information as displayed on the voter register. Requirements are outlined for monitoring the election through a restricted viewing center.

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Uniuyo 2021 Election Voting Guidelines

The document provides guidelines and instructions for students on how to vote in the 2020/2021 Student's Union electoral commission elections through an online electronic voting portal. It outlines the voting process which involves logging into the portal using registration numbers and electronic voting pins, selecting candidates on an electronic ballot, and casting votes. It also lists election rules such as only voting during the allotted time period and using information as displayed on the voter register. Requirements are outlined for monitoring the election through a restricted viewing center.

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STUDENT AFFAIRS DIVISION

2020/2021 STUDENT’S UNION ELECTORAL COMMISSION


ELECTORAL COMMISSION GUIDELINES/HOW TO VOTE/ELECTION RULES

GUIDELINES

1. Election portal is [Link]


2. Portal opens up automatically by 9:30am for Election details and voting commences by 10:00 am

on ______________ and shuts down automatically by 2pm prompt.

3. Eligible voters are those whose names are on the voters’ register and whose information are valid

4. ONLY eligible voters can login to the electoral portal with the EXACT Registration Number and
eVoting Event Number (EVEN). Your EVEN will be provided by the SMS and other retrieval
channels via the portal.

HOW TO VOTE

STEP 1: On the day of elections, logon to [Link] on any internet


enabled device (e.g. Mobile phones, laptops, desktops, tablets etc.)

STEP 2: Under “Registration Number” Enter your Matric Number as displayed on the voter’s
register

Under “e-Voting PIN” Enter your e-Voting Event Number (EVEN).

STEP 3: After completing Step 2 above click on LOGIN AND CAST and the portal will display
your unique, customized electronic ballot paper with the various electable positions.

STEP 4: Select each electable position tabs and select your preferred candidates by clicking on the
circle against their names and pictures.

STEP 5: Upon completion of Step 4 above for each candidate and position, click on “CAST VOTES”
to drop your ballot paper into the electronic ballot box. You will get notification about your vote.

STEP 6: You can monitor LIVE RESULTS UPDATE via [Link]

NOTE: You can vote from ANYWHERE, only within the stipulated voting time
ELECTION RULES

1. Use your information strictly as displayed in the voters’ register

2. Do NOT sell your e-Voting Event Number (EVEN) as it will be useless

3. One-Man, One-Vote remains the policy of this election

4. Do not attempt to vote for someone else

5. You CANNOT vote before or after the stipulated time for voting

6. You can use any internet enabled device e.g. mobile phones, tablets, desktops, laptops, etc. to vote

from anywhere

7. Say NO to electoral violence! All grievances should be channeled in writing to the Dean of
Student Affairs

E-VOTING REQUIREMENT
1. A restricted election viewing centre known to the Commission and Students Adviser. Only
those permitted to monitor the elections will be taken here and seated 30 minutes to the
election kickoff

2. The persons allowed are:

a. All agents to the aspirants

b. School security personnel

c. Media representatives

d. Members of the Election Committee

3. Projector, projector screen, printer and paper

4. Uninterrupted power supply from start to finish of exercise

5. Public address system

6. An environment with good network availability

7. At the end of the elections, the agents will be requested to sign off on the election monitoring

team that they accept the result

8. Please provide us with the name and designation of signatories of the election result. For
example: The Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Secretary of the Electoral Committee,
Chief Security Officer, Legal Adviser, and Chairman of the Independent Observers
Committee.
NOTE:

If you don’t receive eVoting Pin via SMS, follow the steps below to get it via the
evoting platform;

Steps:

1. On the home page [Link]


2. Click on Get evPIN link
3. Select Get evPIN via Portal
4. Enter your MatricNo/Registration Number
5. Enter your Date of Birth (DOB)
6. Select the Grade obtained in your O’level
7. Click on GET evPIN here button

Common questions

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The guidelines ensure the security and integrity of the election by requiring eligible voters to use their exact Registration Number and eVoting Event Number (EVEN), which are unique identifiers provided securely via SMS and other retrieval channels . Selling or attempting to use another person's EVEN is prohibited, supporting the 'One-Man, One-Vote' policy . Additionally, an election viewing center with restricted access hosts agents, school security personnel, media representatives, and members of the Election Committee to monitor the election process . The agents are required to sign off on the election results to confirm their acceptance .

The guidelines ensure election transparency by providing for a live results update, which voters can monitor via https://www.uniuyo.edu.ng/livepolls.php during the election . Furthermore, the election process requires that accepted results are signed off by agents of the aspirants, school security, media representatives, and members of the Election Committee, ensuring that all stakeholders can verify and accept the outcomes .

Agents are responsible for representing the aspirants and monitoring the election process from a designated viewing center. They are part of the group that receives permission to be present during the election alongside school security, media representatives, and Election Committee members . Their role is critical for transparency because they must sign off on the election results, confirming their acceptance, which adds a layer of accountability and trust to the election process .

Voters who do not receive their eVoting Event Number (EVEN) via SMS can retrieve it through the eVoting platform. They need to follow these steps: go to the home page at https://uniuyo.edu.ng/evoting, click on the 'Get evPIN' link, select 'Get evPIN via Portal', enter their Matric/Registration Number, Date of Birth (DOB), and O’level Grade obtained, then click on the 'GET evPIN here' button .

If a student encounters issues with their voting credentials, such as not receiving their eVoting Event Number (EVEN) via SMS, they should navigate to the eVoting platform's homepage, click on the 'Get evPIN' link, and select 'Get evPIN via Portal'. They must then enter their Matric/Registration Number, Date of Birth, and O’level Grade to retrieve their EVEN by clicking on 'GET evPIN here' .

The guidelines encourage accessibility by allowing voting from any Internet-enabled device such as mobile phones, tablets, desktops, or laptops from any location, provided it is within the stipulated voting time. This ensures that voters are not restricted by geography and can participate from anywhere with an Internet connection .

The guidelines address electoral grievances by instructing voters to channel all grievances in writing to the Dean of Student Affairs, thus providing a formal process for dispute resolution . To prevent electoral violence, the guidelines explicitly discourage such actions, promoting peaceful and orderly conduct during the elections .

The technological requirements for monitoring the election process include the use of a projector, projector screen, printer, and paper. Additionally, there must be an uninterrupted power supply and a public address system in place. The environment should also have good network availability to ensure seamless operation during the election .

The voting procedure emphasizes the principle of 'One-Man, One-Vote' by requiring each eligible voter to log in with their unique Matric Number and eVoting Event Number (EVEN). This unique identification prevents multiple voting and ensures that each voter casts only one vote .

To cast their vote, a voter should first log on to https://www.uniuyo.edu.ng/evoting on an Internet-enabled device on the election day. They must enter their Matric Number and eVoting Event Number (EVEN), and then click 'LOGIN AND CAST' to access their electronic ballot paper. The voter should select their preferred candidates by clicking on the circle against their names and pictures. Finally, they must click 'CAST VOTES' to submit their ballot, receiving a notification confirming the vote has been cast .

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