The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has announced the expansion of its post-election observation efforts to monitor challenges with the declaration of some parliamentary results.

In a statement issued on December 24, CODEO explained that the initiative runs from December 22, 2024, to January 23, 2025, and aims to ensure transparency, accountability, and stability in the post-election environment.

It stated that a total of 20 citizen observers have been recruited, trained, and deployed nationwide to monitor the actions and engagements of key stakeholders, including the Electoral Commission (EC), political parties, the judiciary, security agencies, and civil society organisations (CSOs), adding that these observers will focus on electoral disputes, the conduct of political actors, and adherence to constitutional processes as the country prepares for the swearing-in of the President-elect on January 7, 2025.

"The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) will, from December 22, 2024, to January 23, 2025, expand its observation of the post-election environment to monitor developments, particularly in light of challenges arising from the declaration of some parliamentary results."

CODEO noted that this exercise is part of its continuous election observation process, spanning pre-election, election day, and post-election periods.

"Our post-election observation seeks to ensure that the electoral space remains conducive for peace, stability, and national unity," it noted.

Acknowledging ongoing disputes over the declaration of results in certain parliamentary constituencies, CODEO called on all stakeholders to uphold the rule of law and resolve conflicts through legitimate channels.