INEC releases 526-page report on 2023 general election

By Lateef Ibrahim

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has released its official report on the 2023 General Election, in keeping with its tradition over the last four electoral cycles and commitment to transparency.
Our correspondent reports that the 526-page document, structured into 13 chapters and enhanced with 60 tables, 14 boxes and 10 graphs, according to the Commission, offers an in-depth analysis of the election’s key processes, achievements, and challenges, alongside valuable lessons learned.
The release of the report was announced in a statement yesterday by its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr. Sam Olumekun in Abuja.
According to INEC, the report showcases the election’s unparalleled diversity in party representation, demonstrating significant democratic progress.
INEC noted that the 2023 general 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.
It added that the report also underscores the pivotal role of technological advancements, particularly the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), in enhancing electoral integrity and reducing fraud.
“On Thursday, 22nd February 2024, the Commission convened for its weekly meeting, where the 2023 General Election Report was reviewed and approved for publication.
“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.
“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 improvements”, the statement read.