On 21st September 2024, Yiaga Africa deployed it’s Process and Results Verification for Transparency (PRVT) methodology across Edo State to ensure a credible election process. With 300 stationary observers and 25 roving observers, we’ve covered a representative sample of polling units across all 18 LGAs. Despite peaceful beginnings, logistical delays and reports of voter intimidation,...
In this week’s edition of The Ballot, we explore the critical developments shaping Nigeria’s political landscape. From INEC’s decision to retain Edo’s REC amidst political pressure, to the deployment of security personnel ahead of the Edo governorship election, we unpack the key issues that could define the future of Nigeria’s democracy. Will electoral integrity hold,...
Introduction On September 21, 2024, eligible voters in Edo State will head to the polls to elect their governor in an election marked by high stakes, potential violence and logistical challenges. The election is conducted in a climate of economic hardship, security volatility and distrust in state institutions and the electoral process. Yiaga Africa’s pre-election...
As the governorship election in Edo State approaches, one critical question persists: Will the election truly reflect the will of the people? With the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) confirming its readiness and political tensions on the rise, all eyes are on the candidates and the electoral process. In this edition of The Ballot, we...
On September 21, 2024, Edo State will go to the polls to elect its next governor and Yiaga Africa has trained and deployed its Election Observation team to oversee the process. Major political parties have intensified their campaigns across various local government areas, each striving to win the people’s votes. Despite the backdrop of economic...
This issue covers key developments, including the closure of INEC’s media accreditation for the Edo governorship election, the Federal High Court’s reserved judgment on the APC’s suit against INEC, and the Court of Appeal’s proposed amendments to the Electoral Act. Additionally, we explore IPAC’s proposal for consolidating election days and recent legal interventions impacting local...
With this edition, comes highlights on INEC’s strategic preparations for the Edo governorship election and Samson Itodo’s examination of the ongoing challenges in Nigeria’s electoral reforms. The issue also features coverage of the Supreme Court’s recent decisions concerning the Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi governorship elections, among other key topics. Download
Excerpts from a Paper presented at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) 2024 Annual General Conference, Lagos, 27th August 2024 Since the advent of Nigeria’s 25-year democracy, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the National Assembly have reformed election laws and regulations before and after every general election. These amendments are designed to address the...
*By David Mkpume In Nigeria’s federal structure, the local government system is designed to operate closest to the grassroots, making it easier for citizens to participate in governance. This is intended to shape good governance and provide essential social amenities necessary for development at the lowest level. According to the Nigerian Constitution in its Fourth...
