In this issue, we explore Yiaga Africa’s latest recommendations for the 2024 Ghana elections, advocating for the integration of artificial intelligence and digital tools to enhance transparency and resolve disputes. We also focus on urgent electoral reforms in Nigeria, with the Policy and Legal Advocacy Center (PLAC) urging President Bola Tinubu to overhaul the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 elections, alongside growing calls for a legal review to accommodate innovations aimed at improving Nigeria’s electoral process. Additionally, we cover the political drama unfolding in Edo State, where the APC and PDP are embroiled in a dispute at the Election Petitions Tribunal, as well as the CAPPA-led initiative for peaceful elections in Borno and the legal challenges faced by the Action Peoples Party (APP) in Rivers State, providing a comprehensive look at Africa’s evolving political landscape. Read on for more insights into the stories shaping the future of democracy in Nigeria.
