Friday morning in Abeokuta was stirred with a different kind of energy, the kind that comes when ordinary people gather to reclaim the power that democracy promised them. At exactly 10:00am, residents of Ifo and Ewekoro streamed into the hall, some curious, some cautious, and...
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...
Oluwatosin Jaiyeola, a guidance and counselling psychology graduate with experience in teaching, counseling, and community development, reflects on the state of democracy in Nigeria through her personal lens as a young citizen. In this piece, she shares her belief that while freedom is a cherished...
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...
