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...
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...
On Thursday, Yiaga Africa convened a roundtable discussion of election stakeholders to reflect on the quality of local government elections in Nigeria, explore the challenges with the elections and proffer ways to improve their credibility. The roundtable comes on the heels of a spate of local government elections as a result of July 2024 Supreme...
In this edition, we explore critical updates as the gubernatorial election approaches in Ondo State, along with the latest developments in local governance across various states. From INEC’s preparations, including mock accreditation exercises and media hotlines, to constitutional reform efforts and responses to contentious court rulings, these stories provide a comprehensive look at the challenges...
Last week, we held a debriefing session on the Edo State 2024 governorship election to examine our election observation mission for the election, which saw the deployment of 325 trained and accredited observers for the election under our Watching The Vote (WTV) initiative. The debriefing is part of our election observation process which looks at...
This week, we explore significant developments in the Ondo gubernatorial elections, including INEC’s recent presentation of the voter register to political parties and the growing calls for the removal of Ondo’s REC to uphold electoral integrity. We also spotlight ongoing controversies in Edo and local government elections throughout various states, along with essential updates on...
In this issue, we dive into some of the most pressing developments in Nigeria’s electoral landscape, from the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) commitment to a seamless election in Ondo, to the Senate’s outcry over flawed local government polls. You’ll also find insights from Yiaga Africa’s post-election review of Edo, where we questioned the integrity...
In this edition of The Ballot, we bring you crucial updates from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), including the release of polling and collation agent lists for the 2024 Ondo State governorship election. We also spotlight SERAP’s call for INEC to investigate alleged bribery cases from the 2023 general elections, potentially reshaping accountability in...
