FG Dismisses EU Mission's Report on 2023 Elections, Cites Reasons

The federal government of Nigeria has rejected the final report of the European Union (EU) election observation mission on the 2023 polls, criticizing it as a poorly-done desk job. The government stated that the report relied on rumors, social media commentaries, and opposition statements, and criticized the limited coverage of the EU mission. The government maintains that the 2023 elections were credible, peaceful, and the best organized since 1999.