The European Union Election Observation Mission has said that 100 observers would be deployed for the 2023 polls.
The Chief Observer, EU EOM, Barry Andrews, stated this during the inauguration of the EU EOM to Nigeria 2023 in Abuja on Monday.
Andrews said the EU EOM was deployed by the EU following an invitation from the Independent National Electoral Commission and it started its work on January 11, 2023 with the arrival of a core team of 11 experts with competencies in various aspects of elections.
He also stated that this is the seventh EU EOM to Nigeria since 1999, noting that for the first time in Nigeria, the mission has a dedicated Election Technology Analyst who would be assessing the use of technologies especially the verification of voters and the transmission of results.
Andrews added that after the data and observations received from the long-term observers, a preliminary statement would be issued two days after the general election.
He said, “The EU EOM will issue a preliminary statement two days after each election day and will remain in Nigeria until the completion of the entire electoral process, including complaints and appeals processes, and any possible second round of the presidential election.”
