Janet Samuel, Abuja
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has published the 2023 General Elections Report.
This was disclosed in a statement by the INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, in Abuja on Friday.
Olumekun said the election report was reviewed and approved for publication at the commission’s weekly meeting held on Thursday.
He said the publication was done in keeping with the commission’s tradition over the last four electoral cycles, and its commitment to transparency.
Olumekun said 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.
Olumekun 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
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 improvement.
