This week’s edition of The Ballot brings you the latest developments in Nigeria’s political scene. A significant bill, sponsored by Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua of Katsina Central, has passed its second reading in the Senate, proposing early voting for essential workers, such as election officials, security personnel, journalists, and observers, potentially addressing issues of voter...
This is a bill for an act to amend the Electoral Act No.13 2022, to provide for early voting at elections, including criteria for eligibility, procedure at the elections, and for related matters. The bill, sponsored by Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua, senator representing Katsina. Download the bill
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With the 2027 elections approaching, Nigeria’s electoral system is once again under scrutiny. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed reports of an imminent resumption of voter registration, clarifying that no date has been set. Meanwhile, a bill seeking to strip INEC of its role in political party regulation has passed its second reading...
As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 elections, key issues surrounding electoral integrity, voter participation, and governance continue to dominate discussions. Former President Goodluck Jonathan has compared Nigeria’s electoral process unfavorably to those of Ghana, Senegal, and Liberia, raising concerns about the credibility of elections in the country. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has nullified Rivers’ local...
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With ongoing by-elections, controversial rulings on local government polls, and fierce debates over legislative leadership, the stakes for Nigeria’s democracy continue to heighten. As the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) prepares for by-elections amid mounting scrutiny from lawmakers, the Osun State government faces opposition from federal authorities as it presses ahead with elections. This clash...
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This week, Nigeria’s electoral landscape is witnessing some major developments. The House of Representatives is pushing for urgent electoral reforms to address gaps exposed during the 2023 general elections, with officials from INEC and key stakeholders involved in discussions. Meanwhile, INEC aims to replicate the peaceful success of the Ondo governorship election in upcoming polls,...
