Security agencies should investigate and prosecute cases of complicity, misconduct and unprofessional behaviour by officers during elections.
Partially Implemented
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
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
Government should ensure adequate budgetary provisions for NOA to conduct CVE nationwide, complementing INEC’s efforts.
Partially Implemented
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
National Orientation Agency (NOA)
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 stakeholders should work with political parties to strengthen internal conflict resolution mechanisms to reduce intra-party tensions.
Partially Implemented
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
Political Parties
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
ICCES, through Police, should collaborate with CSOs and communities to respond effectively to early warning signals.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
ICCES, through Police, should collaborate with CSOs and communities to respond effectively to early warning signals.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Integrate civil society into early warning mechanisms to strengthen linkages with communities.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Strengthen Police-Community relations to promote peaceful and credible elections through discussion platforms for collaboration.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
KDI
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Electoral interventions by CSOs, diplomatic, and donor agencies should be data-driven and region-specific.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Security agencies should be trained on electoral laws to ensure responsiveness to electoral offences.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Decentralize training of security officers on electoral matters across local governments; training should be continuous rather than ad-hoc.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Timely distribution of appropriated funds for electoral security; align welfare of security personnel accordingly.
Partially Implemented
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
KDI
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