Elections in Nigeria need reforms — EU

The European Union Election Observer Mission (EU-EOM) to Nigeria for the 2023 general elections has identified six areas of improvement to deepen democratic and good governance in the country. The Chief Observer of the mission, Mr Barry Andrews, said this yesterday in Abuja during a presentation of its priority recommendations based on its observation of […]

The European Union Election Observer Mission (EU-EOM) to Nigeria for the 2023 general elections has identified six areas of improvement to deepen democratic and good governance in the country.

The Chief Observer of the mission, Mr Barry Andrews, said this yesterday in Abuja during a presentation of its priority recommendations based on its observation of the general elections held on February 25, March 18, and April 15.

He said that while there were 23 recommendations, there were six priority areas, including ambiguities in the law, the establishment of a publicly accountable process for the selection of INEC members and ensuring real-time publication of and access to election results.

The report also highlighted the need for protection for media practitioners, while decrying the discrimination against women in elective and appointed positions, as well as impunity regarding electoral offences.

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Andrews said the elections exposed enduring systemic weaknesses and therefore signaled a need for further legal and operational reforms to enhance transparency, inclusiveness and accountability.

He said, “The elections exposed enduring systemic weaknesses and therefore signals a need for further legal and operational reforms to enhance transparency, inclusiveness.and accountability.”