European Union Election Observation Mission to Nigeria, 2019

European Union Election Observation Mission to Nigeria, 2019

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This is the official page of the European Union Election Observation Mission for the 2019 general elections in Nigeria.

Photos from European Union Election Observation Mission to Nigeria, 2019's post 19/06/2019

- Discussions on the EU EOM's final report and recommendations for electoral reform with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, and President of the Senate, Senator Ahmed Lawan. 18 June

Photos from European Union Election Observation Mission to Nigeria, 2019's post 19/06/2019

- The EU EOM is taking part in a two-day conference on electoral reform in Abuja, organised by the Nigerian civil society organisation, the Situation Room, and the Kofi Annan Foundation.

INEC, political parties, representatives of the National Assembly, civil society organisations, the National Peace Committee, security agencies, media and international observer groups are participating.

Here, the mission's deputy chief observer, Hannah Roberts, election analyst, Marian Gabriel, and media analyst, Inta Lase, contributing to session 1: 'Taking stock of the 2019 elections', session 2: 'The Electoral Framework and Election Administration’ and session 6: ‘The role and responsibilities of the media.’

I'll prioritise acceptable electoral processes for Nigeria - Lawan 19/06/2019

- "Senate President, Senator Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday, assured that the Ninth National Assembly will prioritize credible and acceptable electoral processes for the country.

He was also confident that the electoral processes would meet international best practices and the aspirations of Nigerians.

The Senate President spoke when he played host to the European Union Elections Observers Mission in Nigeria, led by Ambassador Ketil Karlsen in his office.

He described the visit of the Mission as “historic as the number one visit to my office after elections of the Presiding officers of the 9th Assembly.”

He said, “What can be more important than meeting with elections observers from the European Union."

I'll prioritise acceptable electoral processes for Nigeria - Lawan Senate President, Senator Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday, assured that the Ninth National Assembly will prioritize credible and acceptable electoral processes

House of Reps will prioritise electoral reforms —Gbajabiamila 19/06/2019

- “Parliament will hit the ground running in terms of electoral reforms as the process of elections is before, during and after the elections.

“Election is the bedrock of any democracy and there is the desire to get the process right,” he said.

The speaker commended EU for the tremendous job done all over the world, particularly in Nigeria."

House of Reps will prioritise electoral reforms —Gbajabiamila The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila (APC-Lagos State), has said that the House would hit the ground running in terms of electoral reforms. Gbajabiamila made the p...

General Elections: NASS To Take Immediate Action On EU Recommendations 19/06/2019

- "President of the Senate, Senator Ahmed Lawan says the 9th National Assembly will commence immediate action on some of the recommendations of the European Union Elections Observation Mission concerning the recently concluded General Elections.

Specifically, he said the National Assembly would prioritize working on the Electoral Act Amendment Bill to ensure more credible and acceptable electoral processes in the future.

“I am sure that this time around, we will start considering those issues that we feel require urgent legislative intervention,” he said during a meeting with the EU EOM delegation at his office on Tuesday."

General Elections: NASS To Take Immediate Action On EU Recommendations General Elections: NASS To Take Immediate Action On EU Recommendations

EU Dep. Chief Observer explains the outcome of the EU electoral report 19/06/2019

- The mission’s recommendations for electoral reform explained on Arise TV by Deputy Chief Observer, Hannah Roberts. Watch here:

EU Dep. Chief Observer explains the outcome of the EU electoral report On 'The Arise Interview' Deputy Chief Observer of the European Union Election Observer Mission, Hannah Roberts, discuss the EU's final report on the 2019 Gen...

Photos from European Union Election Observation Mission to Nigeria, 2019's post 18/06/2019

- Interest in the mission's final report and recommendations continues to be high. Here, Deputy Chief Observer, Hannah Roberts, discusses the report on NTA's breakfast show.

Photos from European Union Election Observation Mission to Nigeria, 2019's post 18/06/2019

- Following the publication of the mission's final report on the elections, the EU EOM has continued to hold meetings on the report's recommendations. Here, the Deputy Chief Observer, Hannah Roberts, with the Inter-Party Advisory Council:

Release of EU EOM final report 16/06/2019

At a press conference in Abuja, the European Union Election Observation Mission yesterday released its final report on the 2019 general elections.

The mission concluded that the systemic failings seen in the elections, and the relatively low levels of voter participation, show the need for fundamental electoral reform.

“Such reform needs political leadership that is dedicated to the rights of Nigerian citizens, and an inclusive process of national dialogue involving state institutions, parties, civil society and the media,” said EU Chief Observer, Maria Arena.

“This needs to be urgently undertaken to allow time for debate, legislative changes and implementation well in advance of the next elections."

16/06/2019

- The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to Nigeria yesterday released its final report on the 2019 general elections, which contains 30 recommendations to improve future electoral processes. The mission concluded that the systemic failings seen in the elections, and the relatively low levels of voter participation, show the need for fundamental electoral reform. The final report can be found here:

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About the Mission

The European Union has deployed an Election Observation Mission (EOM) to Nigeria for the Presidential and National Assembly Elections on 16 February, and the Governorship and State Assembly elections on 2 March. The European Union has observed all general elections in Nigeria since 1999.

The EU has an established long-term methodology for observing elections. Since 2000, the EU has deployed over 130 EOMs across the world.

The mission’s mandate is to observe all aspects of the electoral process and to assess compliance with the international commitments Nigeria has made in regard to elections, as well as requirements in national legislation. The mission also makes recommendations for improving future elections.

Chief Observer, Maria Arena, a Member of the European Parliament from Belgium, leads the EU EOM to Nigeria.

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