The Independent Foreign Observers Mission in Nigeria has praised the conduct of the February 25 presidential and federal legislative elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The mission praised the election as peaceful and transparent in its preliminary report on Tuesday’s just-concluded election in Abuja.
The report was read by David Furnad of the United States.
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“The presidential elections in Nigeria recorded a high turnout of voters nationwide. It can also be regarded as one of the most transparent elections in the country’s history, with the significant candidates recording victories and defeats,” stated Mr Furnad. “The presidential election witnessed a comparatively large turnout of voters in the various geopolitical zones compared to other general elections in the country.”
He added, “The South-West and the South-East zones witnessed the highest number of voter turnout, with eligible voters demonstrating an uncommon level of patience to exercise their franchise.”
Mr Furnad stated that INEC deployed critical and non-sensitive materials to voting locations on time, despite the report indicating some delays in select regions that did not dissuade voters from executing their civic obligations.
He stressed, “There were minimal incidences of vote buying across the country. The reason adduced is that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) randomly visited polling units unannounced to arrest anyone involved in such acts. The country’s recent redesign of currency reduced vote buying to the barest minimum.”
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The delegation commended various political parties and candidates for upholding the Peace Agreement and refraining from agitating their supporters.
Rudolf Elmendorp, Stuart Young, Stuart Dyer, François DeRobaix, and Jeffrey Fry were present for the report’s presentation.
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