A coalition of observer groups accredited by the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), who monitored the governorship election in Kogi State, has commended the electoral body for a peaceful exercise.
Addressing a press conference on Sunday , the leaders of the groups, Mrs Elizabeth Oziri, Women and Child Disaster Rescue Initiatives, and Oluwafemi Olabode,
Women and Youth Empowerment for Global Change Initiative, said the poll was credible.
They said, “You may wish to recall that yesterday being 11th November, 2023 the good people of Kogi State came out to exercise their franchise.
“INEC being the umpire of national elections, the conduct of the just concluded election is considered by INEC accredited observers as hitch free, fair and credible.
“The credibility of election may not be only attributed to INEC, but also the election stakeholders in the state such as, political parties, security personnels and of course the government and the good people of Kogi State.
“Though, there were minor anomalies, as is normal with elections and its processes like occasional clogging of the BVAS machines due to network issues, duplication of and repetition of names which slowed downed the BVAS from finger or face capturing and disagreement between some security personnels and some voters, but generally we commend INEC for their efficiency and timely provisions and deployment of materials, personnels and staff across the three senatorial districts which comprised of 21 Local Government Areas, 239 Wards and 119,973 Polling Units across the length and breadth of Kogi State.”
