EU-SDGN urges INEC to ensure real-time result transmission, curb vote buying in Ekiti poll

The European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN) Election Observation Hub has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure real-time electronic transmission of polling unit results and intensify efforts to prevent vote-buying ahead of Saturday’s Ekiti State governorship election.
The group made the call while addressing accredited journalists, stressing the need for transparency, professionalism and accountability among all electoral stakeholders to guarantee a credible, peaceful and inclusive election.
According to the observation hub, INEC should complete the timely deployment of sensitive election materials, ensure that all Bimoda...