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
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 apply electoral rules uniformly and sanction violations by institutions or individuals to prevent recurrence.
Partially Implemented
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
INEC should strengthen ward and LGA collation processes, ensure accountability for inaccurate declarations and explore electronic collation.
Implemented
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
INEC
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should institutionalise post-election audits to investigate failed polling units, pre-filled result sheets and other irregularities.
Implemented
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
INEC
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should review policies to ensure voters in polling units affected by suspension or cancellation are not disenfranchised.
Implemented
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
INEC
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should conduct a comprehensive audit of the Imo governorship election results and publicly release its findings to restore public confidence.
Partially Implemented
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
INEC
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should thoroughly investigate allegations of electoral malpractice, misapplication of electoral laws and guidelines, and prosecute staff found complicit to strengthen accountability.
Partially Implemented
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
INEC
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Civic and voter education (CVE) should begin immediately after notice of elections is given to allow longer engagement with voters.
Implemented
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
INEC
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
CSOs and development partners should collaborate with INEC’s voter education department to conduct pre-election studies on public knowledge of electoral processes.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
INEC
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should expand mock accreditation exercises to mock elections or voting to educate voters and reduce mistakes.
Implemented
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
INEC
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Review section 52 (2) of the Electoral Act to improve ballot marking mechanisms (e.g., dedicated pens vs ink thumbprints); CSOs to support advocacy.
Not Implemented
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
INEC
National Assembly (NASS)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Engage Inter-party Advisory Committee and political parties to create or strengthen voter education departments for civic education.
Not Implemented
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
INEC
Political Parties
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should conduct post-election audits of ballots to identify invalid votes and improve voter education interventions.
Implemented
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
INEC
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Electoral security finance should include medium-term planning across all election phases, including personnel and materials, avoiding double budgeting.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
INEC
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should consider abolishing PVCs and using alternative identification methods (National ID, passport, driver’s license) to reduce election costs.
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
INEC
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should resume Continuous Voter Registration well ahead of general or off-cycle elections.
Implemented
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
INEC
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should improve the register by systematically removing dead registrants.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
INEC
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY