Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory, criticised the European Union (EU) on Monday for its analysis of the 2023 presidential election in Nigeria.
Wike claimed that the report, although failing to accurately portray the results of the most recent election held in the nation, gave the wrong impression to the public, particularly in Rivers State.
When Samuela Isopi, the EU ambassador to Nigeria, paid him a working visit in his office, Wike conveyed his displeasure.
According to the minister, the EU’s role during the most recent election was to act as an observer and not to produce a report that did not accurately represent Nigerian democracy.
Through Chief Observer Barry Andres, the European Union Election Observation Mission (EUEOM) submitted its final report on the most recent general elections in Nigeria in June. The study outlined six key areas and included suggestions.
However, Wike asserted that due of the differences in the two regions’ surroundings, Nigerian laws cannot be the same as those of the EU.
I didn’t agree with the European Union over the most recent report on the elections in Nigeria, he declared.
“They must watch. Nigerian laws cannot be the same as EU laws because of the differences in the two legal systems’ contexts.
“The EU’s findings and the events in Rivers State were not the same. How can those who support democracy and uphold it be regarded as lacking in understanding?
“It should be our top priority to improve the state of the economy. On specific development priorities for the Federal Capital Territory and the entire nation, we must collaborate and reach an understanding.
“Strategic development should be a concern for foreign partners across all fields,”
Samuela Isopi responded by claiming that the study was created by unbiased observers and has nothing to do with her own business.
She committed to collaborating with the minister to advance development both within and outside the region.
