INEC and the challenge of public trust

The article discusses the importance of public trust in electoral institutions, focusing on Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the body responsible for conducting elections. It notes that as Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, questions arise about whether Nigerians still have confidence in INEC and the electoral process. The piece highlights that public trust became more serious after the 2023 general elections, with the European Union Election Observation Mission stating that the election exposed weaknesses and affected Nigerians' trust in INEC. It also mentions the introduction of technology such as the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV) to improve transparency and credibility, though challenges remain.

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