فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
The sudden adjustments made by the Independent National Electoral Authority in Algeria to the voter turnout rates for the early presidential elections on September 7, 2024, have sparked a wave of doubts and questions about the integrity of the electoral process.
The following table illustrates the controversial changes in the announced participation rates:
| Time | Announced Participation Rate | Number of Interactions |
|---|---|---|
| 20:07 | 16.46% | 6 |
| 20:08 | 16.46% (with post modifications) | 56 |
| 20:15 | 26.46% | 439 |
These figures reveal several points of suspicion:
- A sudden increase of 10% within just 8 minutes.
- Unjustified modifications to the original post without changing the percentage.
- A notable rise in the number of interactions with the latest post, indicating public attention to the sudden change.
It appears that the authorities, recognizing the weakness of the initial turnout rate of 16.46%, resorted to abruptly adjusting this percentage to appear more acceptable. This behavior raises serious doubts about the credibility of the announced figures and the transparency of the entire electoral process.
Notably, the first modification to the post, which included removing and adding locations without changing the percentage, may have been an attempt to buy time while preparing the new figures.
This apparent manipulation of numbers raises serious questions about:
- The extent of independence of the National Independent Electoral Authority.
- The mechanisms for monitoring the vote counting process and result transmission.
- The impact of these practices on voter confidence in the democratic process.
Such practices, if true, severely undermine the credibility of the elections and open the door to widespread skepticism about their final results. The question remains: Will the authorities provide a convincing explanation for these suspicious adjustments, or will this incident pass without accountability or clarification?
This type of manipulation, if confirmed, poses a serious threat to the democratic process and the credibility of electoral institutions in Algeria. It highlights the need for greater transparency and independent oversight in the electoral process to ensure fair and trustworthy results that truly reflect the will of the Algerian people.
