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...

As we approach the 2024 Governorship elections in Edo and Ondo States, this edition provides major updates on the ongoing preparations and the key actions being taken to ensure peaceful and transparent elections. From INEC’s appeal to the National Peace Committee to Yiaga Africa’s strategic training sessions for political party agents, we bring you a...

In this issue, we present a comprehensive update on recent developments from the electoral space. Significant attention is focused on the Edo polls, with Yiaga Africa predicting a low voter turnout. The Nigerian judiciary is also in the spotlight, with calls for it to enhance its image in support of democracy. Additionally, INEC has released...

This issue brings you up to speed with the latest in Nigeria’s election landscape. From INEC’s push for media integrity in the Edo/Ondo gubernatorial race to NDPC and INEC’s new data protection measures. Anambra’s confirmation of ANSIEC board nominees, Kano’s new LG election date, and Osun’s election guidelines from OSSIEC, all make this edition a...

In this week’s edition of The Ballot, we bring you the latest updates on elections . INEC has expressed its readiness to conduct Local Government elections if authorized and is actively training election officials for the Ondo and Edo State polls. We also cover updates on local government elections and Yiaga Africa’s call for removing...

This week’s edition of The Ballot brings you the latest updates on INEC’s preparations for the upcoming elections in Edo and Ondo. We also cover the accreditation and training of election observers in Abuja, along with recent court rulings concerning elected candidates. Additionally, we provide details on Senate discussions about local government autonomy and the...

In this edition of The Ballot, you’ll find exciting news about a major Supreme Court ruling on the dissolution of democratically elected councils, along with updates from the House of Representatives on bills advancing to second reading. We also cover the postponement of some LG elections by SIECs. Additionally, we’ve got updates on the Edo...

This week’s edition of The Ballot covers various election-related developments in Nigeria. It includes INEC’s clarification on the tenure of FCT Area Council Chairmen and the commission’s upcoming electoral reform initiatives. The issue also highlights political parties’ preparations for local government elections and strategies by Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) aimed at enhancing elections at local...