The Chief Observer of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM), Barry Andrews, says the group’s mission in Nigeria is to strengthen democracy.
Mr Andrews said this on Saturday during the governorship and State House of Assembly Elections in Nasarawa State.
“Our overall mission here is to try to strengthen democracy in Nigeria and to be a valuable partner for those who are dedicated to that idea.
“We have been deployed here since early January and we will continue our deployment here until April.
“Then we will produce a final report within three months after the end of the elections and that will contain all our conclusions and recommendations.
“So we will assess the elections based on criteria that are internationally acceptable and that are based on Nigeria’s commitment within its own legislation and also International conventions.
“Generally, the criteria we tested against are inclusivity, can everybody come and cast their ballots; on…
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