Jonathan Nwokpor
The Report on the general election 2023 has been made public by the Independent National Electoral Commission, or INEC.
The commission stated that its commitment to transparency and the practices it has followed over the previous four electoral cycles are reflected in the Report’s publication. Reportam Olumekun, the National Commissioner and Information and Voter Education Committee Chairman disclosed this in a statement.
According to Olumekun, the Report demonstrates democratic progress by showcasing the election’s unmatched diversity in party representation.
He claims that a significant change in political representation occurred throughout Nigeria in the general election 2023, with four political parties winning contests for governor, seven winning senatorial seats, eight winning federal constituencies, and nine obtaining state legislature seats.
He claimed the document is available on its website and other media platforms.
“On Thursday, 22nd February 2024, the Commission convened for its weekly meeting, where the 2023 General Election Report was reviewed and approved for publication.
It partly read: “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.
“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.
“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.”
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