The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published a report on the 2023 General Elections.
The announcement was made by Sam Olumekun, the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, in Abuja on Friday.
Olumekun explained that the report, which spans 526 pages and is divided into 13 chapters, was reviewed and approved for release during the commission’s weekly meeting on Thursday. It includes 60 tables, 14 boxes, and 10 graphs, providing a detailed analysis of the election’s processes, achievements, and challenges, along with lessons learned.
He stressed that the report highlights the diversity in party representation, with four political parties winning gubernatorial races, seven parties winning senatorial seats, eight in federal constituencies, and nine in state legislatures, indicating significant democratic progress.
“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,” he said.
Olumekun noted that the document is available on the INEC website and social media platforms, inviting feedback to guide future electoral reforms and enhancements.