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
In this issue, we provide a comprehensive overview of significant developments in Nigeria’s political sphere. Highlights include the Independent National Electoral Commission’s release of voter registration data to parties ahead of the Edo governorship election, and Yiaga Africa’s recent training initiative aimed at enhancing electoral transparency. We also cover the Supreme Court’s decision to reserve...
Ahead of the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, Yiaga Africa has successful completed a training program for over 62 journalists and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs). The training, conducted under the “Watching the Vote (WTV)-Elections Academy” initiative, aims to enhance pre-election observation and promote electoral transparency. Jennifer Dafwat, Media and Communication Officer at Yiaga...
The MyNigeria-OurNigeria debate competition brought together 24 university debate teams across the country and had themes of democracy, governance and citizenship.
