INEC should conduct mandatory stress tests and independent audits of election technology systems before elections
In Progress
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 General Elections
HARMONISED RECOMMENDATIONS TRACKER
INEC should ensure functionality, auditability and credibility of election technologies (BVAS, IReV and related systems)
In Progress
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 General Elections; 2024 Edo & Ondo Gov election; 2025 Anambra Gov election;
HARMONISED RECOMMENDATIONS TRACKER
INEC should strengthen recruitment, training and professionalism of ad hoc and permanent electoral staff
In Progress
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 General Elections
HARMONISED RECOMMENDATIONS TRACKER
INEC should ensure timely opening of polling units and reduce operational delays at commencement of voting
In Progress
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.
Anambra State 2025 Governorship Election
HARMONISED RECOMMENDATIONS TRACKER
INEC should improve election logistics including timely deployment of materials, contingency planning and transport oversight
In Progress
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.
Anambra State 2025 Governorship Election
HARMONISED RECOMMENDATIONS TRACKER
Nominees must not have held partisan political office or being members of any political party, at least 10 years prior to nomination as Chair or National and Resident Electoral Commissioners
In Progress
2027 General Elections
National Assembly (NASS)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Hold elected officials and institutions accountable for electoral promises and governance.
In Progress
Edo State 2023 Governorship Election
Low(1)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Report incidents of vote-buying, manipulation, or security misconduct to relevant authorities.
In Progress
Edo State 2023 Governorship Election
Low(1)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Engage in elections by registering to vote and turning out on election day to make their voices heard.
In Progress
Edo State 2023 Governorship Election
Low(1)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Strengthen independent observation efforts at all stages of the electoral process to enhance transparency.
In Progress
Edo State 2023 Governorship Election
Low(1)
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Work with communities to reduce voter apathy by highlighting the impact of voting.
In Progress
Edo State 2023 Governorship Election
Low(1)
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
Situation Room
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Continue to implement voter education campaigns to emphasize the importance of electoral participation.
In Progress
Edo State 2023 Governorship Election
Low(1)
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Maintain publicly available contact details for security officers to allow concerns about misconduct to be reported and addressed.
In Progress
Edo State 2023 Governorship Election
Low(1)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Deploy security forces at polling stations and collation centers to ensure election security without bias.
In Progress
Edo State 2023 Governorship Election
Low(1)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Advocate for security presence at collation centers to prevent undue influence on results.
In Progress
Edo State 2023 Governorship Election
Low(1)
Political Parties
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
To ensure assistive materials are available for PWDs, elderly voters, pregnant women, and nursing mothers, INEC should conduct thorough needs assessments ahead of elections.
In Progress
Edo State 2023 Governorship Election
Low(1)
INEC
Situation Room
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Implement a transparent review process for contested results and ensure detailed, publicly accessible polling unit results are traceable and verifiable against BVAS and IReV data.
In Progress
Edo State 2023 Governorship Election
Low(1)
INEC
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Investigate polling officials and collation officers involved in the violations of the guidelines on results collation.
In Progress
Edo State 2023 Governorship Election
Low(1)
INEC
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Citizens, especially youth, should actively participate in voting to exercise their democratic rights and influence the future of the state and country.
In Progress
Ondo State 2023 Governorship Election
Low(1)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Civil society groups should continue advocating for electoral reforms, voter education, and observation to ensure free and fair elections.
In Progress
Ondo State 2023 Governorship Election
Low(1)
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
