BACKGROUND
Nigeria’s general elections have been marked by both advancements and
difficulties. While Nigerians have had the chance to exercise their rights to vote and
choose their leaders thanks to the democratic process, there have been worries
about electoral fraud, voter suppression, and violence throughout campaigns and
election days.
The electoral organization in charge of planning and supervising general elections
in Nigeria is the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC is
essential to maintaining the fairness, legitimacy, and transparency of the electoral
process. Its duties include voter registration, monitoring of party congresses,
election administration, and the declaration of election results.
The 2023 General Elections was like every other election that has been held. There
are 176846 polling units, 93469008 registered voters, and 18 political parties,
according to INEC. In Nigeria, the presidential, gubernatorial, and legislative seats
at the federal and state levels are normally up for election during the general
elections. Both large and not-so-large political parties take part in the electoral
process by fielding candidates for public offices.
Elections for federal and state offices are crucial occurrences that influence
Nigeria’s political climate and system of government. The purpose of these
elections is for Nigerian citizens to choose representatives and leaders who will fill
various government positions.
Elections for the President of Nigeria and members of the National Assembly
(which consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives) are held at the
federal level. The President is the head of state and government, and the elected
members of the National Assembly are in charge of passing laws, approving
budgets, and supervising the executive branch. Governors, members of state
legislatures, and local government officials are all elected at the state level in
Nigeria. Periodically, elections are held in Nigeria in accordance with the rules and
laws governing the nation’s elections, which are established by the Independent
National Electoral Commission (INEC). Voter registration, political campaigning,
voting, and results announcement all fall under the electoral process. It is
significant to note that Nigerian elections have changed over time as attempts have
been made to increase openness, credibility, and inclusivity.
Although difficulties still exist, including questions regarding electoral integrity,
improvements have been made to Nigeria’s electoral system. The use of
technology to increase the effectiveness and transparency of the voting process is
one of these, along with voter education initiatives and electoral reforms.
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CTA 2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS REPORT
