The report provides findings of comprehensive observation and analysis of election-day processes. FAFEN trained and deployed 5,664 Election Day Observers (EDOs) to document compliance with the laws, rules, and regulations governing the pre-polling, polling, and vote counting phases on election day. Observations were made at 21,310 polling stations and 61,248 polling booths across 265 National Assembly Constituencies.

1. Polling Station Environment and Arrangements: The report details the environment and arrangements outside and inside the polling stations, noting factors such as ease of access, voter information, and compliance with restrictions. It also highlights instances of violations such as the presence of armed personnel and campaign materials near polling stations.
2. Polling Process: The report documents the polling process, including the presence of polling officials and security personnel, voter identification procedures, and ballot-processing mechanisms. The report also includes interviews with voters and polling agents, providing insights into their experiences and satisfaction levels.
3. Vote Counting Process: The report covers the observation of counting process observed at 5,215 polling stations, with assessments of the overall environment, presence of candidates and their agents, and compliance with legal requirements. It also includes interviews with polling agents to gauge their satisfaction with the vote-counting process.

The report concludes with observations of the election result compilation and consolidation at the offices of the Returning Officers, noting instances in which observers were allowed or denied access.

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