Nigeria's elections eroded public trust in voting-EU observers

FILE PHOTO: Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu waves to a crowd as he takes the traditional ride on top of a ceremonial vehicle, after his swearing-in ceremony in Abuja, Nigeria May 29, 2023. REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja//File Photo

LAGOS (Reuters) - Nigeria's elections early this year were marred by problems that reduced public trust in electoral processes, European Union observers said in a final report, urging reforms to enhance transparency and accountability.

President Bola Tinubu won the disputed February vote, whose result is being challenged in court by his two main rivals.