By JOHN ONAH, Abuja –
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially published the report of 2023 General Election.
The announcement was aftermath of the commission weekly meeting which was held on Thursday, 22nd February 2024, in Abuja where the 2023 General Election Report was reviewed and approved for publication.
“In keeping with our tradition over the last four electoral cycles, and our commitment to transparency, we are pleased to announce the release of the official INEC report on the 2023 General Election”, the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education, Sam Olumekun, said in a statement.
The statement said the comprehensive 526-page document, which was 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.
According to the statement, 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 platforms.
“The Commission welcomes feedback to inform future electoral reforms and improvements”, it added..
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