National Assembly (NASS) should review legal framework to clarify results transmission, collation, accreditation and voting thresholds in the Electoral Act
Partially Implemented
Conversation may have begun for its implementation or implementation has started and is ongoing. OR
Where applicable, a Bill may have been introduced/passed/assented to by the President.
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
HARMONISED RECOMMENDATIONS TRACKER
State institutions and officeholders should remain neutral and impartial during elections.
In Progress
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
The Presidency
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Vote-buying and inducement should be aggressively addressed to protect electoral integrity.
In Progress
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
INEC
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
CDD
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Political parties should strengthen internal democracy through transparent and credible primaries.
In Progress
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
Political Parties
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Gender inclusion should be promoted by addressing candidate disparities and protecting women from targeted disinformation.
In Progress
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
Media Organisations
Political Parties
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Civic education and voter engagement programmes should be sustained, particularly targeting young and disillusioned voters.
In Progress
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
INEC
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Stakeholders should proactively counter disinformation and misinformation through coordinated response mechanisms.
In Progress
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
INEC
Media Organisations
Political Parties
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Security deployment should be better coordinated in high-risk areas to protect voters and election officials.
In Progress
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Electoral technologies such as BVAS should be fully tested, reliably deployed and supported on election day.
Partially Implemented
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
INEC
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should address logistical and technological shortcomings, ensure transparent result transmission and consistent IReV uploads.
In Progress
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
INEC
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
The National Assembly should establish an Electoral Offences Commission to enable INEC focus on election administration.
Not Implemented
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
National Assembly (NASS)
Kukah Centre
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should improve logistical planning to address delays caused by late arrival of materials and security escorts.
In Progress
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
INEC
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Federal and state governments should safeguard INEC’s independence to restore public confidence in elections.
Partially Implemented
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
The Presidency
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should review the electoral framework using lessons from the 2023 off-cycle elections to address systemic weaknesses.
Implemented
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
INEC
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Stakeholders should address drivers of low voter turnout through trust-building, education and outreach initiatives.
In Progress
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
INEC
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Law enforcement agencies should deploy targeted strategies and sanctions to curb vote-buying and inducement.
Partially Implemented
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Media and CSOs should intensify voter education on the dangers of vote trading and electoral accountability.
In Progress
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
Media Organisations
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
CSOs should intensify advocacy for improved inclusion of women in the electoral process.
In Progress
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
CSOs should collaborate to support electoral reforms and advocate for timely amendments to the Electoral Act.
Implemented
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Allegations of voter intimidation and suppression by security agents and political thugs should be thoroughly investigated.
Partially Implemented
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
