The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Nigeria’s electoral umpire has made public the comprehensive report of the 2023 General Election after its weekly meeting.
National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, mni, said ‘this comprehensive 526-page document, structured into 13 chapters and enhanced with 60 tables, 14 boxes and 10 graphs, offers an in-depth analysis of the election’s key processes, achievements, and challenges, alongside valuable lessons learned.”
Olimekun noted that the report showcased the election’s unparalleled diversity in party representation, demonstrating significant democratic progress.
“This election saw four political parties winning gubernatorial races, seven parties winning senatorial seats, eight in federal constituencies and nine in State legislatures, illustrating a broad shift in political representation across Nigeria.“
Electoral integrity
In a press statement announcing the release of the publication, he explained that “the report underscores the pivotal role of technological advancements, particularly the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), in enhancing electoral integrity and reducing fraud. Furthermore, it addresses public concerns about the INEC Result Viewing (IReV) portal, explaining the technical issues encountered during the upload of polling unit results for the presidential election.”
Other aspects covered in the report include logistics, security arrangements, staff recruitment and training, inclusivity measures, and the electoral framework.
The the 2024 General Election document has been made accessible on the INEC website (www.inecnigeria.org) and social media platforms.
The Commission says it welcomes feedback to inform future electoral reforms and improvements.
Lateefah Ibrahim
