This week’s edition of The Ballot captures a critical moment in Nigeria’s evolving electoral and political landscape, as institutions, courts, and political actors shape the road to upcoming elections. From the Federal Capital Territory to the states, developments around voter registration, party primaries, and electoral accountability underscore the growing intensity of political preparations ahead of...
Football is more than a sport in Nigeria — it’s a refuge. While politics often feels chaotic and unrewarding, football offers clarity, fairness, and hope. Nigerians defend clubs thousands of miles away with fierce loyalty because those clubs embody values our institutions rarely deliver: merit, accountability, and structure. From Messi’s artistry to Ronaldo’s discipline, the...
Yiaga Africa has unveiled findings from its first National Voting Intentions Survey, conducted in December 2025, revealing strong voter enthusiasm for the 2027 general elections. According to the survey, 77% of Nigerians intend to vote, underscoring citizens’ commitment to democratic participation. However, security concerns remain a major barrier, with 42% of respondents citing fear of...
This final edition of The Ballot, Series 2 for 2025 examines key electoral and political developments shaping Nigeria’s democratic landscape. Highlights include the House of Representatives’ approval of mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results, renewed advocacy for women’s political representation, evolving party dynamics, and ongoing conversations on electoral credibility and leadership accountability. As the...
Nigeria’s story has long been one of missed opportunities. Decades of leadership failures meet with an unbreakable national hope. Today, that hope has a new face: Generation Z. With their digital fluency, global perspective, and growing influence in activism, tech, and entrepreneurship, Gen Z is reshaping what leadership can look like in Nigeria. But hope...
Nigeria’s political stage is buzzing again, and this week, it’s all about turnout, party switches, and big agendas. INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan is raising eyebrows over a 27% voter turnout in 2023, warning that low participation threatens the credibility of elections. But not all hope is lost, as Anambra showed that when the system...
This article explores how politics is increasingly shaped by money, loyalty, and fear rather than ideas, vision, or accountability. It highlights the challenges young Nigerians face in pushing for genuine democratic reforms. It calls on citizens to reflect on the future of governance and demand a system that prioritises people over patronage. Download Here
As at mid-day on election day, the Election Observation Hub, comprising Yiaga Africa, The Kukah Centre, IPC, CEMESO, NWTF, ElectHER, and TAF Africa, having jointly deployed 711 citizen observers across all 21 LGAs during the November 8, 2025, governorship election in Anambra State, observed the following: Peaceful Environment: Voting so far has been conducted in...
This week in Nigeria’s political landscape, stakeholders intensified calls for constitutional reforms that would provide legal backing for electronic transmission of results and further strengthen INEC’s technological systems, including the IReV portal. As the first quarter of the Continuous Voter Registration winds down, civic actors are urging citizens to participate actively in the Display for...
