The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) has stated that the presidential selection of the leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) leaves the electoral body vulnerable to the perception of partiality. The group asserted that the 2023 general elections did not ensure a well-run transparent and inclusive democratic process as assured by INEC.
2023 General Elections Exposed Gaps In Electoral Body, INEC’s Accountability, Transparency –EU MissionThe European Union Election Observation Mission has stated that the presidential selection of the leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission leaves the electoral body vulnerable to the perception of partiality.
The group explained that public confidence and trust in INEC were severely damaged during the presidential poll and were not restored in state-level elections, leading civil society to call for an independent audit of the entire process. “However, the Act’s first test in a general election revealed crucial gaps in terms of INEC’s accountability and transparency, proved to be insufficiently elaborated, and lacked clear provisions for timely and efficient implementation.
“Closer to the polls some started to doubt INEC’s administrative and operational efficiency and in-house capacity. Public confidence gradually decreased and was severely damaged on 25 February due to its operational failures and lack of transparency. He said: “We are particularly concerned about the need for reform in six areas which we have identified as priority recommendations, and we believe, if implemented, could contribute to improvements for the conduct of elections.”
He said, “We are going to harmonise all the reports by international observers that have been presented and we are going to look at the reports holistically.
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