This week on The Ballot, we explore significant developments in Nigeria’s electoral landscape. INEC has addressed allegations from PDP Governors regarding the Edo and Ondo elections, reaffirming its commitment to fairness and transparency. At the same time, lawmakers behind the rejected single six-year term bill are preparing to reintroduce the proposal, with plans for broader...
This week, we bring you key updates that are shaping Nigeria’s electoral landscape. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated three new individuals for key positions within the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), but the question remains: what will be the outcome of the senate’s screening? In other political news, the House of Representatives has rejected...
On Saturday, November 16, 2024, Yiaga Africa deployed the Process and Results Verification for Transparency (PRVT) methodology to observe the Ondo State governorship election. This involved 300 stationary and 24 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...
Yiaga Africa, through its Watching The Vote (WTV) initiative, is closely monitoring the Ondo State governorship election using its proven Process and Results Verification for Transparency (PRVT) methodology. The initiative has deployed 300 stationary observers across 300 randomly selected polling units and 24 roving observers to ensure independent verification of election results. In addition to...
As the Ondo governorship election draws near, the stakes are higher. Yiaga Africa has raised concerns over the growing threat of voter inducement, urging the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to ensure transparency and integrity throughout the election process. In response, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 6,000...
As Ondo State prepares for its governorship election on November 16, 2024, Yiaga Africa has conducted a thorough pre-election assessment, highlighting several critical concerns that could affect the election’s fairness and credibility. These include the late commencement of political campaigns, escalating political desperation, potential voter inducement, and reports of violence and intimidation. Yiaga Africa emphasizes...
As Ondo State prepares for its governorship election on November 16, political parties have signed a peace accord, signaling their commitment to a free and fair electoral process. In addition to this, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is deploying a large number of observers and is focused on ensuring a transparent election. However, questions...
Yiaga Africa Centre for Legislative Engagement (Yiaga Africa-CLE), with the support of the European Union under the European Union Support for Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN), is seeking passionate and motivated young Nigerians to join its Constituency Office Internship Program. The selected interns will be deployed to selected constituency offices across the underlisted states and...
As we approach the crucial governorship elections in Ondo State on November 16, our latest newsletter brings you vital updates on the electoral landscape. Key developments include the signing of a Peace Accord by political parties on November 8, aimed at fostering a peaceful electoral environment, and Yiaga Africa’s deployment of 324 observers to ensure...
