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...
This week on The Ballot, Nigeria’s democracy is under the microscope from the courtroom to the polling booth. President Tinubu has been dragged to court over the controversial Rivers LG elections, with a suit challenging his use of emergency powers and seeking a nullification of the polls. INEC, meanwhile, is in the spotlight on two...
This week in Nigeria’s political landscape, significant developments unfolded across the legislative and electoral space. Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan officially returned to the Senate following the lifting of her suspension, marking a new chapter in her legislative journey. In Rivers State, tensions continue as Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.) rejected the State Assembly’s move to investigate...
The past week has been eventful on Nigeria’s political and electoral scene, with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announcing significant updates on the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR). Over 4.4 million Nigerians have already pre-registered online in just four weeks, with young people and women making up the majority of applicants. INEC has also...
This week on The Ballot, Nigeria’s electoral and political space witnessed significant updates. INEC and the National Bureau of Statistics began exploring new collaboration on data sharing to strengthen national development, while Rivers State prepared for Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and lawmakers to return to office after six months of emergency administration. INEC also reported...
