- The INEC Results Viewing Portal (IReV) was not part of the official results collation system
- INEC currently lacks the capacity for investigating and prosecuting electoral crimes
- Amupitan believes an audit will clarify IReV’s status
During his Senate screening, INEC nominee Professor Joash Amupitan pledged to conduct a general audit of INEC, specifically focusing on 2023 election logistics, to uncover the commission’s challenges and propose solutions with stakeholders.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Amupitan pointed out that most Nigerians were unaware that the INEC Results Viewing Portal (IReV) was not part of the official results collation system, a fact confirmed by the Supreme Court.
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He stressed the urgent need for an Electoral Offences Commission, noting that INEC currently lacks the capacity for investigating and prosecuting electoral crimes.
Amupitan believes an audit will clarify IReV’s status and improve future elections.
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