Electoral reforms should introduce strict eligibility criteria for political parties to appear on the ballot to promote competitive electioneering.
In Progress
2025 Anambra Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
National Assembly (NASS)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Relevant authorities and stakeholders should demonstrate genuine commitment to addressing the entrenched problem of vote buying and vote selling in Nigerian elections.
In Progress
2025 Anambra Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
INEC
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
Political Parties
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Authorities should critically review the escalating deployment of security personnel in off-cycle elections, particularly in light of personnel welfare concerns.
In Progress
2025 Anambra Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Security agencies should move beyond passive presence and take decisive action against vote buying and vote selling during elections.
In Progress
2025 Anambra Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Address persistent late opening of polls by improving logistics and oversight of transport providers engaged for election duties.
In Progress
2025 Anambra Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
INEC
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
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
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
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
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
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
INEC should ensure polling units are accessible to PWDs and provide assistive materials such as braille guides and magnifiers.
In Progress
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
INEC
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should improve internal coordination, staff communication and compliance with procedures to address operational lapses.
In Progress
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
INEC
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
The National Assembly should conduct regular pre- and post-election oversight of INEC’s compliance with electoral laws.
In Progress
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
National Assembly (NASS)
Situation Room
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
