INEC releases 2023 general election report
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, has released the 2023 general election report.
INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, disclosed this in a statement on Friday.
The statement reads, “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. It also 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 includes; logistics, security arrangements, staff recruitment and training, inclusivity measures, and the electoral framework.
According to the statement the document has been made accessible on INEC website (www.inecnigeria.org) and social media platforms. “The Commission welcomes feedback to inform future electoral reforms and improvements.”
Writing by Julian Osamoto
