If Bat Had Gone Through The Bvas Process And Won, I Would Have Been Among Those Celebrating Him - Bode George - Legitvibes Here

The quote you are looking for reflects Chief long-standing criticism of the 2023 presidential election process. In various interviews and statements, including those reported by outlets like Legit.ng and Arise News , George has consistently argued that the failure to strictly adhere to the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and the electronic transmission of results undermined the election's credibility.

His recent remarks, such as those captured in 2025 interviews , suggest he is now focused on ensuring the 2027 process is strictly electronic to avoid the "middle of the night" announcements he criticized in the 2023 polls . The quote you are looking for reflects Chief

Chief Bode George, a chieftain of the PDP, frequently pointed out that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) failed to fulfill its promise of real-time result viewing via the IReV portal, which he believes was essential for a "won and lost" transparency. Chief Bode George, a chieftain of the PDP,

I would have walked to the Villa, shaken his hand, and said 'Congratulations, you have the mandate of the people.' But when the process is flawed and the promised technology is bypassed, it leaves a bitter taste and makes it impossible to join the celebration. We must learn to follow our own rules if we want Nigeria to be taken seriously." Chief Bode George