Mr Obasanjo described the 2023 general election as a “travesty”.
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In his speech, Mr Obasanjo described the 2023 general election as a “travesty”, adding that the reform of the electoral system is a key agenda for the country. Mr Obasanjo said the commission willfully failed to utilise two main technological tools at its disposal—the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System and the INEC Election Result Viewing Portal —during the 2023 presidential election, despite the promises made by Mr Yakubu.
While Mr Obasanjo made strong arguments for electoral reform, his record in overseeing elections during his presidency is not impeccable. “To that end, how do we discuss and tackle leadership in Africa without involving those who have had the privilege of leading and those who aspire to lead? We are thus grateful to their excellencies and other distinguished guests who have travelled to engage with us today,” he added.
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