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This week’s edition of The Ballot provides insightful updates on key political events shaping the democratic landscape across Africa and Nigeria. Yiaga Africa has deployed a 12-member mission to observe Ghana’s upcoming presidential election, while in Nigeria, delays in Ondo State’s local government elections and concerns over the ruling party’s dominance in local elections have...
This week on The Ballot, we explore significant developments in Nigeria’s electoral landscape. INEC has addressed allegations from PDP Governors regarding the Edo and Ondo elections, reaffirming its commitment to fairness and transparency. At the same time, lawmakers behind the rejected single six-year term bill are preparing to reintroduce the proposal, with plans for broader...
This week, we bring you key updates that are shaping Nigeria’s electoral landscape. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated three new individuals for key positions within the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), but the question remains: what will be the outcome of the senate’s screening? In other political news, the House of Representatives has rejected...
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, 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...
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...
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...
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