Inec strategises for ekiti osun 2019 elections

INEC (Independent National Electoral Commission) strategizes for Ekiti and Osun 2019 elections. Here are some of the strategies they employed:

Ekiti State Governorship Election (2018)

  1. Improved Voter Registration: INEC registered over 600,000 new voters in Ekiti State, increasing the total number of registered voters to over 1.3 million.
  2. Voter Education: INEC conducted extensive voter education campaigns to educate voters on the importance of voting and the electoral process.
  3. Use of Technology: INEC used technology to enhance the electoral process, including the use of card readers, smart card readers, and the INEC Result Viewing (IReV) portal.
  4. Security Measures: INEC worked with security agencies to ensure the safety of voters, electoral officials, and materials.
  5. Collaboration with Stakeholders: INEC collaborated with stakeholders, including political parties, civil society organizations, and the media, to ensure a peaceful and credible election.

Osun State Governorship Election (2018)

  1. Improved Voter Registration: INEC registered over 400,000 new voters in Osun State, increasing the total number of registered voters to over 1.5 million.
  2. Voter Education: INEC conducted extensive voter education campaigns to educate voters on the importance of voting and the electoral process.
  3. Use of Technology: INEC used technology to enhance the electoral process, including the use of card readers, smart card readers, and the INEC Result Viewing (IReV) portal.
  4. Security Measures: INEC worked with security agencies to ensure the safety of voters, electoral officials, and materials.
  5. Collaboration with Stakeholders: INEC collaborated with stakeholders, including political parties, civil society organizations, and the media, to ensure a peaceful and credible election.

Common Strategies for Both Elections

  1. Pre-Election Activities: INEC conducted pre-election activities, including the distribution of electoral materials, training of electoral officials, and the deployment of personnel to polling units.
  2. Election Day Operations: INEC conducted election day operations, including the opening of polling units, voting, and the counting of votes.
  3. Post-Election Activities: INEC conducted post-election activities, including the announcement of results, the declaration of winners, and the resolution of disputes.
  4. Monitoring and Observation: INEC worked with domestic and international observers to monitor the elections and ensure their credibility.
  5. Compliance with Electoral Laws: INEC ensured that all electoral activities were conducted in compliance with the Electoral Act and other relevant laws.

By employing these strategies, INEC was able to conduct credible and peaceful elections in Ekiti and Osun States in 2018.