Get detailed stories and more updates on this week’s edition of The Ballot, where, we track the major political developments across Nigeria: INEC Issues New Guidelines for Reviewing Election Results: The Commission published supplementary regulations clarifying the process and timelines for reviewing contested election results, as applications for new political party registration climbed to 122....

Yiaga Africa welcomes INEC’s issuance of Guidelines for reviewing election results but raises concerns about their restrictive scope. The current Guidelines allow only INEC officials to file reports, excluding political parties, observers, and agents, all who are key stakeholders in safeguarding electoral integrity. We call on INEC to amend the Guidelines to broaden the scope...