The Nigerian Bar Association has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission for their effort towards the conduct of the 2023 general elections.
According to observers from the NBA, there has been to a large extent compliance by way of movement restriction and voter turnout.
However, the association decried the challenges encountered in the use of BVAs especially in Rivers states, Lagos, Plateau and others making specific mention of Asokoro district.
In the letter signed by the president of the NBA, he stated, “I have also received reports of challenges with the use of BVAS, particularly in some parts of Rivers, Lagos, Plateau, Kano and Kaduna States, including some part of FCT”.
“I make specific reference to polling unit number 003 in Asokoro District, opposite the ECOWAS Secretariat”.
Furthermore, the association condemned the late arrival of INEC officials and materials in many parts of the country noting that apart from FCT, EkitI, Lagos and Kaduna states, materials arrived more than one hour late in 75% of polling stations.
He urged Nigerians to strive to ensure a free and fair elections while pledging continued support by the NBA in the electoral process.
“I encourage all stakeholders to strive to ensure fair, free, credible, inclusive and verifiable elections”.
“NBA and its members across the country will continue to support INEC and all other stakeholders in the electoral process. I commend all NBA observers across and encourage them to continue to report the progress of voting or related incidents from their locations across the country”.
