European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) has said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) failed to meet the expectations of Nigerians with the conduct of Saturday’s Governorship and State Assembly elections.
In a statement in Abuja on Monday, the Chief Observer of the mission, Barry Andrews, said the outcome of the elections in many states shows that the electoral body failed in its responsibilities.
He said the voter apathy witnessed on Saturday is a testament to the fact INEC disappointed Nigerians who had a great appetite for democracy and change, with the conduct of the February 25 presidential poll.
Andrews said the governorship and state assembly elections were also disrupted by multiple incidents of thuggery and intimidation of voters and other electoral offenses, adding that organized violence in parts of the country led to a fearful environment.
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Naijnews
