The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has firmly stated that the 2023 presidential election results are genuine and accurately reflect the national count. This announcement came in response to allegations suggesting inconsistencies in the results. INEC has tackled these claims head-on, ensuring transparency and adherence to electoral guidelines.
On August 7, the Centre for Collaborative Investigative Journalism (CCIJ) raised concerns about discrepancies in the election results posted online and those announced at the National Collation Centre, referencing over 1,500 polling units where voting was reportedly nullified due to various irregularities like violence and overvoting. However, INEC’s spokesperson, Rotimi Oyekanmi, clarified that the results remain consistent across all forms of their presentation, dismissing any notion of error or falsification.
Oyekanmi emphasized that the electoral body operates within the strict confines of the law, with clear guidelines for the cancellation of results only under specific conditions such as the use of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS). He invited the public and concerned parties to review the detailed results and procedural information on INEC’s official website, which corroborates the integrity of the electoral process managed by the state returning officers.
As INEC upholds its commitment to transparency, the results from the 2023 presidential election stand as declared, with no discrepancies affecting the outcome. The commission continues to navigate post-election queries and remains open to public scrutiny to reinforce the credibility of the democratic process in Nigeria.
