‘Deep systemic weaknesses’ — EU mission presents report on 2023 polls | TheCable
June 27, 2023 8:28 PMThe European Union election observation mission in Nigeria says the recently concluded general election in the country exposed enduring systemic weaknesses that need to be corrected.Barry Andrews, the chief observer, said the report was based on the analysis of compliance with Nigeria’s regional and international commitments for democratic elections.
“To ensure the accuracy and inclusiveness of the voter register, an external independent audit would be beneficial,” he added.The chief observer noted that additional factors like cash scarcity and different kinds of violence contributed to a flawed democratic process. “Weaknesses in the legal framework for these electoral offences and others such as misuse of state resources, intimidation and vote-buying contributed to inadequate enforcement. Key state institutions, including INEC, but also political parties, failed to tackle these problems.
“We believe that these vulnerabilities can be effectively addressed by establishing a robust operational framework for the independence, integrity, and efficiency of electoral administration through an inclusive and publicly accountable He said there were no nominated female running mates while only two women contested among governorship candidates.
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