The Commonwealth Group observing Nigeria’s general election has concluded that despite difficulties faced during the vote, “for the most part, Nigerians had the opportunity to express their will and exercise their franchise.”

In its Interim Statement released, the Group called on political parties to reject violence, while also commending the people of Nigeria for their commitment to democracy, including positive steps taken for women and youth participation in politics.

 

“Election-related violence and loss of life, which occurred in a number of places, is deeply troubling. Nigeria can do better. Violence has no place in a modern democracy,” stated Chairperson Jakaya Kikwete, former President of Tanzania, noting that several reports of violence were received by the Group. “Those responsible should be held accountable. We encourage all political parties to honour their commitments in the National Peace Accord and reject violence.”

 

The Group welcomed the signing of the National Peace Accord, and noted that while the campaign environment was tense and divisive, overall, “fundamental freedoms of association, expression, assembly and movement were generally respected”.

 

On polling day, Commonwealth observes witnessed a number of key challenges, including delays in the distribution of election materials, late opening of polling units, technical problems with Smart Card Readers, and inconsistency in polling procedures.

 

The Group also noted that 11.2 million Permanent Voter Cards (required for voting) out of 84 million were not collected. Consequently, more than 13 percent of all registered voters could not vote. 

 

Notwithstanding the challenges, Commonwealth observers were impressed by the hard work and dedication of polling staff. They commended the youth of Nigeria, especially the National Youth Service Corps, for their invaluable contribution to the electoral process. They welcomed the passing of the Not Too Young To Run Act in 2018, as a significant first step to enable youth participation, and noted some progress in the number of female political candidates. The Group encouraged stronger action to promote genuine inclusion.

 

“We trust that the final stages of collation and announcement of results will be handled in a transparent and credible manner,” said Dr. Kikwete. “The people of Nigeria have demonstrated patience and commitment to their democracy. We appeal to them to maintain the same commitment in the post-election period.”

 

The Commonwealth Group observed followed the pre-election campaign, voting, counting and collation processes. The Group’s full assessment on the electoral process as a whole, setting out its recommendations in greater detail, will be submitted to the Commonwealth Secretary-General at a later stage.

SOURCE: https://brandspurng.com/2019/02/26/commonwealth-observers-share-initial-findings-on-nigeria-elections/

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Hmmm

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That nonsense go end for ever

alright

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IF YOU ASK ME ...
NO WHO I GO ASK,
THE MATTER WEY YOU SEE SOO E TEY WEY E START,
NO BE ME GO TALK AM E HEAVY MOUTH

FINALLY AFRICA IS A SCAM,

I WONT EVEN MAKE SUCH MISTAKE COMING FROM AFRICA NEXT WORLD.

THEY ALL SHUT THEIR EYES AND MOUTH TO THE MAIN THING

ANYWAYS THEY SAY THE SUFFERING CONTINUES, AS FOR ME AND MY FAMILY GOD IS OUR LEADER SO WE CANT SUFFER.

MY FELLOW NIGERIANS GOD IS NOT SLEEPING OK HE KNOWS WHATSUP. WHEN ITS TIME HE WILL SHOW

Observologist, well done!

Election is gone guys but your business and ideas are more inportant to me. Get your website/blog/software today. Check my signature for my contacts.

IPOB online poll
Here we go...........

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hmmm

Mr integrity the greatest election rigger of our modern history as a country. Buhari well done.

ok ooooo

........for the most part, Nigerians had the opportunity to express their will and exercise their franchise.”

This is the truth and nothing but the absolute TRUTH.
To all LOVERS of Sai Baba, this is the continuation to a New Nigeria.
To the NEXT LEVEL we go.
A land flowing with milk and honey.
God bless our President MUHAMMADU BUHARI and his amiable Vice president Prof Yemi OSIBANJO.
God bless Nigeria.
Celebration times....

alright

 “The people of Nigeria have demonstrated patience and commitment to their democracy. We appeal to them to maintain the same commitment in the post-election period.”

The children of hate are waiting for Trump (who is currently preparing to lose in 2020) and Nnamdi Kanu (Who is cowardly hiding oversea) to deliver Biafra.

They'll switch from "I've zombily articulated" to "Biafra or death" in a couple of weeks. Awon original Fulani slaves.

Atikwayet Obediently supporters waiting for all the prophets that prophesied , international groups that predicted Atiku of winning

APChit party have given you guys ur own share, so what did you guys come to Nigeria to do at first, because even with what you guys saw during the election you guys were impressed with the RIGGiNG!
NONSENSE!

FG should as a matter of urgency ban the sales of Sniper insecticide and ropes, block third mainland bridge and bring down all masts. Wailers would be very suicidal this next few months

Atkins is alone.
Indeed failure has no friends

I weep for this country.
Surely, theres no hope.
Impunity is being celebrated in the open.

Tht nonsense of leaders of tmrw being taught in sch should just stop.

Not my president.

We told these useless southerners to go out and vote they were on nairaland ranting like idiots, some of them even boycotted the process..We dey here together una go hear am this remaining four years of buhari.

Wawu
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Painful