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...
This week’s edition of The Ballot highlights significant developments shaping Nigeria’s political landscape. The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to ending election rigging and vote-buying as he swore in a new Resident Electoral Commissioner for Oyo State, underscoring INEC’s insistence on integrity as the foundation of democratic practice....
Poor connectivity is an inconvenience most Nigerians know too well, whether in everyday conversations, virtual meetings, or critical national processes. The recent remarks by the INEC Chairman reiterate this reality, highlighting how inconsistent network coverage continues to hinder real-time transmission of election results. What is an everyday frustration for citizens becomes a national challenge for...
The aftermath of the November 8, 2025 Anambra governorship election has unfolded with a mix of celebration, criticism, and political tension across Nigeria’s civic space. Professor Chukwuma Soludo’s sweeping re-election, winning all 21 local government areas, drew both commendation and scrutiny, even as observer groups like Yiaga Africa raised serious concerns over vote buying, delayed...
As Nigeria edges closer to the November 8 Anambra governorship election, this week’s edition of The Ballot takes a closer look at the state of electoral preparedness, institutional credibility, and the recurring patterns shaping Nigeria’s democracy. From Yiaga Africa’s pre-election benchmarks and INEC’s assurance of a credible process under new leadership, to the political ripples...
As the Anambra State governorship election draws near, key stakeholders are intensifying efforts to ensure a credible and peaceful process. This week’s issue of The Ballot captures the latest developments shaping the pre-election atmosphere, from INEC’s call for voters to reject vote-buying, to the European Union’s pre-election concerns on security and civic participation.We also spotlight...
Across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, a generation is rising, bold, connected, and unyielding in its demand for dignity, accountability, and justice. From Kenya’s Gen Z tax protests to Nigeria’s #EndSARS and Chile’s student uprisings, young people are redefining democratic engagement and building new spaces for collective power. Yiaga Africa is proud to announce the...
This week’s edition of The Ballot takes you through another round of Nigeria’s political tango, a dance where policy meets parody and every turn reveals a new twist. From the inauguration of INEC’s new chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, to the Senate’s move to rework the Electoral Act yet again, the nation’s political scene continues to...
This week on The Ballot, we explore the shifting sands of Nigeria’s political landscape, from renewed debates over the Electoral Act to rising ambitions ahead of 2027. INEC finds itself defending transparency once more, the Senate halts its reform bid mid-debate, and new bills promise to reshape how votes are cast and counted. Meanwhile, Peter...
This week, Nigeria’s democratic scene had its fair share of drama. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) welcomed a new Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, who steps into office with the task of rebuilding trust in Nigeria’s electoral process, and perhaps, its Wi-Fi connection too. Meanwhile, the Commission announced that over 6.8 million Nigerians have registered...
