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August 1, 2019
TheNigeria Civil Society Situation Room has claimed the 2019 general elections inNigeria failed to meet the minimum standards for free, fair and credible polls.
Theumbrella body of civil society organization in the country stated this whilepresenting its report on the 2019 elections in Abuja.
Presentingthe report, the Convener of the Situation Room, Clement Nwankwo said theelections did not meet the threshold for free, fair and credible elections.
The SituationRoom said that there were differences between the number of accredited votersand the total number of votes cast in many polling units, saying theIndependent National Electoral Commission operations fell short of itsidentified role.
Itadded that the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room’s observation of the 2019general elections reveal serious shortcomings that questioned the credibilityof the exercise.