The European Union Election Observation Mission has said that 100 observers would be deployed for the 2023 polls.
“Just yesterday, January 29, we deployed 40 long-term observers in 20 teams of two covering the 36 states across the country and we will rely on their observations and inputs from the data they were able to assemble and meeting from stakeholders to help us complete the work we are working on at the moment.
“We will be examining the implementation of the Electoral Act and all the changes that have taken place and the challenges that are peculiar to Nigeria. Each election environment has its characteristics and we are cognisant of all those characteristics that affect the country. There are concerns relating to the new technology, full implementation of the Electoral Act and the work of INEC.
“We will also deploy short-term observers in the immediate running of the election which would be locally recruited. We are very grateful for the cooperation, not just the EU delegations that are here but also, Canada, Norway, and Switzerland have contributed their short-time observers for this. In due course, we would have 100 observers who will cover the election day itself. The 100 observers will observe the voting, counting, and tabulation procedures on February 25 and March 11.
Andrews added that after the data and observations received from the long-term observers, a preliminary statement would be issued two days after the general election. He said, “The EU EOM will issue a preliminary statement two days after each election day and will remain in Nigeria until the completion of the entire electoral process, including complaints and appeals processes, and any possible second round of the presidential election.”All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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