The Independent National Electoral Commission has finally addressed the public concerns about the INEC Result Viewing (IReV) portal, the technical issues encountered during the upload of polling unit results for the presidential election.
The commission also announced the release of the official INEC report on the 2023 General Election.
INEC’s position was contained in a comprehensive 526-page document, structured into 13 chapters and enhanced with 60 tables, 14 boxes and 10 graphs, titled, ‘The Report of 2023 General Election,’ made available to SpyeTV News on Saturdaynin Abuja.
The report, according to National Commissioner and Chairman, the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun offers an in-depth analysis of the election’s key processes, achievements, and challenges, alongside valuable lessons learned.
The Commission said the report underscores the pivotal role of technological advancements, particularly the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), in enhancing electoral integrity and reducing fraud.
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 commission, however, noted that the currency swap by the Central Bank of Nigeria, attacks on INEC facilities, and a few glitches were the challenges encountered during the elections.
Other aspects covered in the report include logistics, security arrangements, staff recruitment and training, inclusivity measures, and the electoral framework. This document has been made accessible on our website (www.inecnigeria.org) and social media platforms.
The Commission welcomes feedback to inform future electoral reforms and improvement.