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#BeaValidVoter campaign team went to Plateau State Headquarters of @NOA_Nigeria to establish areas of collaboration.They assured us of support as the campaign also falls under their mandate. @CAPPJOS2 @Pwakims @tahitebarde @ChundungSheku @NuraAbub @inecnigeria

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@yiavha @SCEEP_NGR @nellyanze2000 @DFIDNigeria @ActionAidNG @JaphetPhilip @BegeFoundation @Pwakims We are aware that there have been protests and agitations from different local governments but we appeal to all people concern to channel their grievances in a manner that will not truncate the fragile peace being enjoyed in the state.
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PLASCER SITUATION ROOM PRELIMINARY REPORT
ISSUE DATE: Thursday 11th October, 2018 Time: 9:00 am
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@yiavha
@SCEEP_NGR
@nellyanze2000
@DFIDNigeria
@ActionAidNG
@JaphetPhilip
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@yiavha @SCEEP_NGR @nellyanze2000 @DFIDNigeria @ActionAidNG @JaphetPhilip @BegeFoundation @Pwakims Conclusion
In conclusion, we can’t authoritatively say that the election was transparent even when it started smoothly but was truncated during collation, announcements and declaration.
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@yiavha @SCEEP_NGR @nellyanze2000 @DFIDNigeria @ActionAidNG @JaphetPhilip @BegeFoundation @Pwakims Results were said to be declared through the media and when situation room called contacts in the commission to verify after several attempts, we were directed to check Plateau Radio Television Corporation for the information.
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@yiavha @SCEEP_NGR @nellyanze2000 @DFIDNigeria @ActionAidNG @JaphetPhilip @BegeFoundation @Pwakims Some of the collation officers were held hostage because they attempted discontinuing with the collation of the results.
•We observed that announcement of results did not take place in most of the collation centres
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@yiavha @SCEEP_NGR @nellyanze2000 @DFIDNigeria @ActionAidNG @JaphetPhilip @BegeFoundation @Pwakims •We also noticed overcrowded pulling units which has the tendency of undermining participation
•Collation of result was not transparently done as it was discontinued or characterized by absconding of presiding officers.
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@yiavha @SCEEP_NGR @nellyanze2000 @DFIDNigeria @ActionAidNG @JaphetPhilip @BegeFoundation @Pwakims •Party agents were properly deployed and were generally peaceful in their conduct.
•We observed that Polling units were located in places that may not have guarantee free and fair elections like palaces.
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@yiavha @SCEEP_NGR @nellyanze2000 @DFIDNigeria @ActionAidNG @JaphetPhilip @BegeFoundation @Pwakims •There was active participation of persons with disability (PWD) as they were supported during voting while some of them contested at different levels.
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@yiavha @SCEEP_NGR @nellyanze2000 @DFIDNigeria @ActionAidNG @JaphetPhilip @BegeFoundation @Pwakims There was adequate security presence at polling units as they were vigilant and conducted themselves calmly.
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@yiavha @SCEEP_NGR @nellyanze2000 @DFIDNigeria @ActionAidNG @JaphetPhilip @BegeFoundation @Pwakims Election officers were unprofessional and did not display sufficient knowledge of the electoral guidelines. Some were not friendly to prospective voters even when they were approached for clarification.
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@yiavha @SCEEP_NGR @nellyanze2000 @DFIDNigeria @ActionAidNG @JaphetPhilip @BegeFoundation @Pwakims • cases of malpractices like ballot paper thumb printing, ballot box snatching, multiple voting, incidences of fake result sheets, and negligible cases of underage voting
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@yiavha @SCEEP_NGR @nellyanze2000 @DFIDNigeria @ActionAidNG @JaphetPhilip @BegeFoundation @Pwakims Election Day Observations:
•We noticed the delay of arrival of sensitive materials and officials. While some places had theirs as early as 6:30am while others as late as 2pm .
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@yiavha @SCEEP_NGR @nellyanze2000 @DFIDNigeria @ActionAidNG @JaphetPhilip @BegeFoundation @Pwakims Also, the distribution of election materials was done timely from the PLASIEC headquarters in Jos but there was no involvement of some stakeholders LIKE CSO to witness the distribution
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@yiavha @SCEEP_NGR @nellyanze2000 @DFIDNigeria @ActionAidNG @JaphetPhilip @BegeFoundation @Pwakims Also, the distribution of election materials was done timely from the PLASIEC headquarters in Jos but there was no involvement of some stakeholders like CSOs to witness the distribution
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@PLSGovt
@RtHonSBLalong
@PlateauVoice
@PonsahFanap

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@yiavha @SCEEP_NGR @nellyanze2000 @DFIDNigeria @ActionAidNG @JaphetPhilip @BegeFoundation @Pwakims •There was poor voter information and education which should been majorly been done by PLASIEC and supported by other stakeholders if they had the information.
•We noticed that Political Parties were passive in engaging the electoral process.
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@yiavha @SCEEP_NGR @nellyanze2000 @DFIDNigeria @ActionAidNG @JaphetPhilip @BegeFoundation @Pwakims For instance, civil society Practitioners were not consulted which should have been the right thing to do.
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@yiavha @SCEEP_NGR @nellyanze2000 @DFIDNigeria @ActionAidNG @JaphetPhilip @BegeFoundation @Pwakims Pre-Election Observations:
•There was poor engagement of stakeholders. The electoral umpire didn’t organize meetings with wide range stakeholders thereby limiting information about the process.
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@yiavha @SCEEP_NGR @nellyanze2000 @DFIDNigeria @ActionAidNG @JaphetPhilip @BegeFoundation @Pwakims ... were deployed to polling units and collation centers to observe the process. The following information captures the observations of the situation room based on pre and Election Day activities within the electoral process:
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@yiavha @SCEEP_NGR @nellyanze2000 @DFIDNigeria @ActionAidNG @JaphetPhilip @BegeFoundation @Pwakims The coalition set up a situation room which observed the October 10th, 2018 state elections conducted in 13 local governments by Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC). Members of the coalition and some community volunteers were deployed ...
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