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INEC publishes 2023 general election report
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday released the 2023 General Election Report.
The commission in a statement by Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, in Abuja on Friday, said the report was reviewed and approved for publication at the commission weekly meeting held on Thursday.
He said that the release was in keeping with the commission’s tradition over the last four electoral cycles, and its commitment to transparency.
Olumekun said that the comprehensive 526-page document, structured into 13 chapters and enhanced with 60 tables, 14 boxes and 10 graphs, offered an in-depth analysis of the election’s key processes, achievements, and challenges, alongside valuable lessons learned.
“The Report showcases 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.
“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. This document has been made accessible on our website (www.inecnigeria.org) and social media platform, “ he said.
Olumekun said that the commission welcomes feedback on the released document which has been made accessible on INEC website (www.inecnigeria.org) and social media platforms, to inform future electoral reforms and improvements.