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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has accredited 134 election observer groups for the forthcoming Edo and Ondo governorship elections.

The Commission also revealed that it would be organising a one-day training for representatives of observer groups on Wednesday 17th July 2024 in Abuja.

INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, in a statement issued Monday said the classification of the accredited observer groups shows that 28 are gender-based, three represent Persons with Disability, eight are faith-based, 10 are foreign organizations while over 100 others work in areas relevant to the functions of the Commission.

In all, 124 of the observer groups are domestic organizations.

Olumekun noted: “In continuation of preparations for the 2024 Edo and Ondo State Governorship elections, the Commission is pleased to provide an update on the accreditation of observers for the elections.

“A total of 153 applications were received from interested organisations. After a review as provided by our regulations and guidelines, 134 groups (124 domestic and 10 international) met the requirements for accreditation.

“The classification of the organisations shows that 28 are gender-based, three representing Persons with Disability, eight are faith-based, 10 foreign and over 100 others working in areas relevant to the functions of INEC, most of them with previous experience of election observation.”