Introduction
On Saturday, September 21, 2024, Yiaga Africa deployed the Process and Results Verification for Transparency (PRVT) methodology to observe the Edo State governorship election. This involved 300 stationary and 25 roving observers, covering a representative sample of polling units across all 18 LGAs. The PRVT enables Yiaga Africa to independently assess the quality of election day processes and verify the accuracy of the official election results as announced by INEC. Yiaga Africa observers also
deployed to the State and LGA results collation centers to observe the process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of the election process. The Yiaga Africa Watching The Vote (WTV) project is “Driven by Data – For All Nigerians – Beholden to None!”.
While the state collation process is ongoing, Yiaga Africa assures the citizens of Edo State that it has received and processed its PRVT data from the sampled polling units.
Turnout
Yiaga Africa estimates that turnout for the Edo State gubernatorial election will be between 21% and 24% (22.5% ±1.6%) based on official turnout figures collected from the PVRT’s representative statistical sample of polling units across the 18 LGAs in the State.
