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2023: EU Observers Open Up On The Reason For Interest In Nigeria’s Election

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The European Union election observation team has given the reason for its interest in the upcoming 2023 election in Nigeria.

Chief of the group, Maria Arena, gave the reason during a visit to Senator Iyorchia Ayu, national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Abuja.

Arena explained that following the conduct of 2019 election the commission had submitted a report of its findings to relevant stakeholders with 30 recommendations on how to improve the electoral process in subsequent elections.

She pointed out the need to follow up on their recommendation so Nigeria can have better electoral processes.

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“I was the chief observer for the 2019 election. As you know, we made a report with 30 recommendations and this follow up mission, we want to assess how these recommendations have been taken on board by different authorities in the country. It is important to meet with all the stakeholders.

“We have met with civil society, media, the government and the political parties. It is important because you are playing a very important role in the electoral process. And so for us, it is important to listen to you about the main concern that you have concerning free elections in the country.

“Your view is important for our final report and we do hope the elections would be credible.”

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