NASS should issue guidelines for submitting petitions against nominations of INEC officials to promote effective public participation.
Not Implemented
No evidence of implementation yet.
OR
Where applicable, a bill may
have been introduced/introduced and failed/passed/assented to by the
President but no evidence of implementation yet.
2027 General Elections
CREDIBILITY THRESHOLD FOR 2027 GENERAL ELECTION
Nominees for INEC Chair should possess a minimum of 15 years’ relevant professional experience, while nominees for National and Resident Electoral Commissioners should have at least 10 years’ relevant experience in related fields.
Not Implemented
No evidence of implementation yet.
OR
Where applicable, a bill may
have been introduced/introduced and failed/passed/assented to by the
President but no evidence of implementation yet.
2027 General Elections
CREDIBILITY THRESHOLD FOR 2027 GENERAL ELECTION
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 (RECs).
Not Implemented
No evidence of implementation yet.
OR
Where applicable, a bill may
have been introduced/introduced and failed/passed/assented to by the
President but no evidence of implementation yet.
2027 General Elections
CREDIBILITY THRESHOLD FOR 2027 GENERAL ELECTION
INEC’s appointment of the Chairman, National Commissioners, and State Resident Electoral Commissioners should be merit-based and conducted through a participatory selection process in line with Sections 153 and 154 of the 1999 Constitution.
Not Implemented
No evidence of implementation yet.
OR
Where applicable, a bill may
have been introduced/introduced and failed/passed/assented to by the
President but no evidence of implementation yet.
2027 General Elections
CREDIBILITY THRESHOLD FOR 2027 GENERAL ELECTION
NASS should adopt a process of screening INEC nominees that will guarantee the neutrality and competence of the officials.
Not Implemented
No evidence of implementation yet.
OR
Where applicable, a bill may
have been introduced/introduced and failed/passed/assented to by the
President but no evidence of implementation yet.
CREDIBILITY THRESHOLD FOR 2027 GENERAL ELECTION
NASS & Police should strengthen media independence, protection of journalists and regulation of disinformation
Not Implemented
No evidence of implementation yet.
OR
Where applicable, a bill may
have been introduced/introduced and failed/passed/assented to by the
President but no evidence of implementation yet.
2023 General Elections
HARMONISED RECOMMENDATIONS TRACKER
Political parties should promote issue-based campaigns and reduce personality-driven or violent political communication
Not Implemented
No evidence of implementation yet.
OR
Where applicable, a bill may
have been introduced/introduced and failed/passed/assented to by the
President but no evidence of implementation yet.
2023 General Elections; 2024 Edo & Ondo Gov election
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Political parties should strengthen internal party democracy and transparent candidate selection processes
Not Implemented
No evidence of implementation yet.
OR
Where applicable, a bill may
have been introduced/introduced and failed/passed/assented to by the
President but no evidence of implementation yet.
2023 General Elections; 2024 Edo & Ondo Gov election; 2025 Anambra Gov election;
HARMONISED RECOMMENDATIONS TRACKER
Other security agencies should investigate and sanction personnel involved in electoral misconduct or intimidation
Not Implemented
No evidence of implementation yet.
OR
Where applicable, a bill may
have been introduced/introduced and failed/passed/assented to by the
President but no evidence of implementation yet.
2023 General Elections; 2024 Edo & Ondo Gov election
HARMONISED RECOMMENDATIONS TRACKER
The Inspector-General of Police should review the conduct of police officers during the 2023 Presidential and National Assembly elections and discipline officers found complicit in violations
Not Implemented
No evidence of implementation yet.
OR
Where applicable, a bill may
have been introduced/introduced and failed/passed/assented to by the
President but no evidence of implementation yet.
2023 General Elections
HARMONISED RECOMMENDATIONS TRACKER
INEC should inform voters early of re-allocated polling units.
Not Implemented
No evidence of implementation yet.
OR
Where applicable, a bill may
have been introduced/introduced and failed/passed/assented to by the
President but no evidence of implementation yet.
2023 General Elections
HARMONISED RECOMMENDATIONS TRACKER
INEC should integrate national identity systems into voter registration for accuracy and deduplication
Not Implemented
No evidence of implementation yet.
OR
Where applicable, a bill may
have been introduced/introduced and failed/passed/assented to by the
President but no evidence of implementation yet.
2023 General Elections
HARMONISED RECOMMENDATIONS TRACKER
NASS should introduce early voting mechanisms for election-day workers - security personnel, INEC staff and observers
Not Implemented
Recommendation cannot be
measured for practical implementation because it is primarily
civic-behavioural or aspirational.
2023 General Elections
HARMONISED RECOMMENDATIONS TRACKER
INEC should strengthen its internal accountability, procurement transparency and operational independence
Not Implemented
No evidence of implementation yet.
OR
Where applicable, a bill may
have been introduced/introduced and failed/passed/assented to by the
President but no evidence of implementation yet.
2023 General Elections
Ondo State 2023 Governorship Election
HARMONISED RECOMMENDATIONS TRACKER
NASS should require asset disclosure and conflict-of-interest screening for INEC nominees and electoral officials
Not Implemented
No evidence of implementation yet.
OR
Where applicable, a bill may
have been introduced/introduced and failed/passed/assented to by the
President but no evidence of implementation yet.
2023 General Elections
HARMONISED RECOMMENDATIONS TRACKER
NASS should review appointment process of INEC Chair, National Commissioners and RECs to ensure merit, transparency and non-partisanship
Not Implemented
No evidence of implementation yet.
OR
Where applicable, a bill may
have been introduced/introduced and failed/passed/assented to by the
President but no evidence of implementation yet.
2023 General Elections
HARMONISED RECOMMENDATIONS TRACKER
Explore early voting options for vulnerable groups in remote or difficult-to-reach areas to enhance accessibility.
Not Implemented
Edo State 2023 Governorship Election
Low(1)
INEC
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Clarify the inconsistencies in some of the results from the LGAs identified in the observation reports.
Not Implemented
Edo State 2023 Governorship Election
Low(1)
INEC
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Proactive and strict measures should be taken to prevent vote-buying and stop the commodification of votes.
Not Implemented
Ondo State 2023 Governorship Election
Low(1)
INEC
Political Parties
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Commit to gender-inclusive leadership recruitment by ensuring that women are elected into party leadership positions and elected in party primaries in subsequent elections.
Not Implemented
Ondo State 2023 Governorship Election
Low(1)
Political Parties
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
