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
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
Campaign finance laws should be revised to improve transparency, accountability and fairness in political financing.
Not Implemented
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
National Assembly (NASS)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
The National Assembly should urgently establish an Electoral Offences Commission and Tribunal to deter impunity and enforce election laws.
Not Implemented
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Medium(2)
National Assembly (NASS)
Situation Room
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
The National Assembly should consider unbundling INEC to improve institutional efficiency and effectiveness.
Not Implemented
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
National Assembly (NASS)
Situation Room
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
The Presidency should commit to comprehensive electoral reform, incorporating recommendations from previous reform exercises such as the Uwais Report.
Partially Implemented
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
The Presidency
Situation Room
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
The National Assembly should fast-track electoral reforms, particularly the establishment of an Electoral Offences Commission.
Not Implemented
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Medium(2)
National Assembly (NASS)
YIAGA Africa
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
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
Inter-agencies Committee on Voter Education should be functional and supported by development partners for effective CVE at local levels.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Review and expand civic education curricula in schools to include electoral education at high school and tertiary levels.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY