Protocol Ladies and Gentlemen of the Press, Election Stakeholders, and Fellow Nigerians. Introduction It is my honor to welcome you all to this significant occasion—the public presentation of the Citizens Memorandum for Electoral Reforms. Today, we stand at a crucial juncture in our country’s democratic journey, a moment when we must collectively reassess and reimagine...

Yiaga Africa has comprehensively assessed the September 2024 Edo State Governorship Election using its Process and Results Verification for Transparency (PRVT) methodology. Our 325 observers monitored polling units across all 18 LGAs, identifying critical issues that compromised the integrity of the election. While some processes, such as voting and counting, showed substantial compliance, serious irregularities...

We, the undersigned accredited civil society organizations observing the 2024 Edo governorship elections, express concern over the transparency of the collation of the election results. Reports of disruptions at ward and local government collation centers in Ikpobba/Okha, Etsako West, Egor and Oredo LGAs, including intimidation of INEC officials and attempts to collate results contrary to...

IntroductionOn Saturday, September 21, 2024, Yiaga Africa deployed the Process and Results Verification for Transparency (PRVT) methodology to observe the Edo State governorship election. This involved 300 stationary and 25 roving observers, covering a representative sample of polling units across all 18 LGAs. The PRVT enables Yiaga Africa to independently assess the quality of election...

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,...

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...

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...

Today, we join the rest of the world to celebrate the International Youth Day, a day set aside to specially celebrate the role that young women and men play as essential partners in change, and also raise awareness of the challenges and problems facing the world’s youth and how young people can be empowered to...

12th June 2024 2024 Democracy Day Press Statement Introduction Today, we commemorate 25 years of uninterrupted democracy in Nigeria’s journey to nationhood. This significant milestone is a testament to the collective will and commitment of the Nigerian people to democratic ethos and principles, including the courage, resilience, and patriotism that transcend demography, geography, ethnicity, and...

7th June 2024 Press Statement Introduction Yiaga Africa has observed increasing calls for the abolition of State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIEC) and the transfer of the responsibility of conducting local government elections to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This policy proposal is fundamentally flawed and would have far-reaching implications for Nigeria’s 25-year democracy if...