Edo/Ondo polls: INEC Accredits 134 Observers
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has accredited 134 observer groups for the Edo and Ondo Governorship elections. Ten out of the total figure are international observers, while 124 are domestic. The Commission received 153 applications and strictly applied its regulations and guidelines in arriving at a decision.
According to a statement by National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), Mr Sam Olumekun mni, the classification of the organisations shows that 28 are gender-based, three are representing Persons with Disability, eight are faith-based, while 10 foreign and over 100 others are working in areas relevant to the functions of INEC. Most of them have a previous experience of election observation.
The next step, Commissioner Olumekun stated, “is for the accredited organisations to upload the personal details and photographs of their field observers to our (INEC’s) dedicated portal established for that purpose.”
To this end, the Commission will on Wednesday 17th July 2024 organise a one-day training for representatives of observer groups at the Commission’s Conference Room, Abuja at 10.00am.
The National Commissioner said Access Code to the portal and letters of accreditation will be given to representatives of the accredited organisations at the training venue.
The Statement added: “Details of the one-day training as well as the comprehensive list of all the 134 accredited groups have been uploaded to our website and social media platforms for action by the concerned organisations and for public information.”
