INEC Chairman Clarifies Funding Source For 2023 General Elections; Commends Civil Society And Partners

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The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has refuted claims that the commission received direct financial aid from development partners for the 2023 General Elections.

During a meeting with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on the election’s review, Professor Yakubu clarified that any support from these partners came indirectly through civil society organisations and implementing partners working on elections….CONTINUE READING

He expressed appreciation to the CSOs and development partners for their significant support, which included technical advice, voter education, capacity-building workshops, and publication of documents.

Furthermore, Professor Yakubu discussed the challenges faced during the elections, including the successful deployment of technological innovations like the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV).

However, he admitted glitches in transmitting results through IReV during the presidential elections.

The Chairman also acknowledged the impact of insecurity and logistical challenges caused by the behavior of some officials and the deployment of thugs by political actors.

The INEC Chairman assured stakeholders that the election’s comprehensive review would include an evaluation of the deployed technology’s performance and form the basis for future improvements in Nigeria’s electoral processes.