The report on the 2023 general election has been released by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.
The commission stated that the report’s publication follows its tradition over the previous four electoral cycles and its transparency pledge.
This was disclosed in a statement by Sam Olumekun, the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee.
Olumekun said the Report highlights the election’s exceptional diversity in party representation, showing remarkable democratic progress.
He said the 2023 general election witnessed four political parties winning gubernatorial contests, seven parties winning senatorial seats, eight in federal constituencies and nine in State legislatures, indicating a wide change in political representation across Nigeria.
He said the document is available on its website and social media platforms.
“The Commission held its weekly meeting on Thursday, 22nd February 2024, where the 2023 General Election Report was examined and approved for publication.
It partly read: “In keeping with our tradition over the last four electoral cycles, and our commitment to transparency, we are pleased to announce the release of the official INEC report on the 2023 General Election.
“This comprehensive 526-page document, structured into 13 chapters and enhanced with 60 tables, 14 boxes and 10 graphs, offers an in-depth analysis of the election’s key processes, achievements, and challenges, alongside valuable lessons learned.
“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 Report underscores the pivotal role of technological advancements, particularly the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), in enhancing electoral integrity and reducing fraud. Furthermore, it addresses public concerns about the INEC Result Viewing (IReV) portal, explaining the technical issues encountered during the upload of polling unit results for the presidential election.”
