Uniuyo 2021 Election Voting Guidelines
Uniuyo 2021 Election Voting Guidelines
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 .