Mr Barry Andrews the European Union Election Observation Mission’s Chief to Nigeria, has said that the body will not interfere in the forthcoming elections in the country.
Barry made this disclosure while briefing journalists in Abuja about the roles and purpose of the body in the February 25 amd March 11 elections in the country.
Barry made this known at a press briefing held on Monday in Abuja on the purpose of the mission in Nigeria.
He said the EU EOM mandate was to observe all aspects of the electoral process as invited by the Independent National Electoral Commission of Nigeria.
“We will assess the extent to which the elections comply with the international and regional commitments for the polls as well as the laws of Nigeria.
“The mission is independent in its findings from the Delegation of EU to the Federal Republic of Nigeria and ECOWAS, EU member states, EU institutions and other international organisations,” he said.
The envoy added that the Electoral Act 2022 had introduced new measures aimed at enhancing various aspects of the conduct of elections.
He added: ”As part of its overall analysis, the EU EOM will closely follow its implementation.”