2023 elections
2023 Elections: Nigerians Condemn Violence, Call For Reforms, Probe
… Blame FG for failing to tackle intimidation of voters
Irked by incidences of violence, vote-buying and other forms of election fraud in some parts of the country during the Governorship and State Assembly elections, more Nigerians have condemned the development while calling for probes and reforms ahead of future elections.
Local and International observers had condemned increased violence, voter intimidation and vote trading during last Saturday’s Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections.
CSOs To INEC: Fix BVAS, Bar Corrupt Officials From Governorship, State Assembly Polls
Ahead of governorship and state assembly elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been urged to fix all glitches that previously affected the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), the results viewing portal, logistics; and prevent corrupt personnel from being part of the exercise.
Vote Buying: Nigerians Urged To Reject ‘Greek Gift’ From Politicians
Ahead of the 2023 general elections, Nigerians have been urged to resist selling votes to politicians, warning that electing the wrong candidates is dangerous to the nation’s democracy and will further shrink the civic space.