Prominent election observation group Yiaga Africa has raised concerns about alleged disruptions in the collation of results for the Oredo and Ikpoba/Okha local government areas.
The group reported that observers and INEC officials were teargassed during this process.
In a statement posted early Sunday morning on its X page, Yiaga Africa said:
“Reports from our LGA collation center observers indicate disruptions in the collation process for Oredo and Ikpoba/Okha. Observers and INEC officials are being teargassed in Ikpoba/Okha.”
Yiaga Africa emphasized that collating LGA results at the state headquarters contravenes established procedures for results collation.
They urged INEC to resist intimidation and interference.
“We want to stress that collating LGA results at the state headquarters violates the established procedure for results collation. We urge @inecnigeria to stand firm against intimidation and interference.
“Electoral law permits accredited observers, media, and party agents to monitor results collation at all levels. Failure to address these issues risks undermining the legitimacy of what has been a peaceful process since its commencement.”
