Media should remain professional, neutral, and non-partisan in discharging duties.
Not Applicable
Recommendation cannot be measured for practical implementation because it is primarily civic-behavioural or aspirational.
2023 General Elections
Very High(4)
Media Organisations
FIDA Nigeria
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Media should verify and fact-check all information before publication to ensure accuracy.
Not Applicable
Recommendation cannot be measured for practical implementation because it is primarily civic-behavioural or aspirational.
2023 General Elections
Very High(4)
Media Organisations
FIDA Nigeria
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Media should desist from sensationalism and hate speech to prevent tension before, during and after election.s
Not Applicable
Recommendation cannot be measured for practical implementation because it is primarily civic-behavioural or aspirational.
2023 General Elections
Very High(4)
Media Organisations
FIDA Nigeria
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Politicians and parties should maintain peace, be magnanimous in victory, and collaborate with all citizens to improve governance.
Not Applicable
Recommendation cannot be measured for practical implementation because it is primarily civic-behavioural or aspirational.
2023 General Elections
High(3)
Political Parties
FIDA Nigeria
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Ensure impartiality and neutrality of security agents during elections.
In Progress
Conversation may have begun for its implementation or implementation has started and is ongoing.ORWhere applicable, a Bill may have been introduced/passed/assented to by the President.
2023 General Elections
Very High(4)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
FIDA Nigeria
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Arrest and investigate all individuals involved in electoral crimes, in line with the Electoral Act.
In Progress
Conversation may have begun for its implementation or implementation has started and is ongoing.ORWhere applicable, a Bill may have been introduced/passed/assented to by the President.
2023 General Elections
Very High(4)
Judiciary/Election Tribunals
FIDA Nigeria
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Extend election timeframe (e.g., 8:30 am -5pm) to improve participation, particularly of women.
Partially Implemented
Some elements of the recommendation have been implemented, but not fully. Work may have stopped.
2023 General Elections
High(3)
INEC
FIDA Nigeria
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Clean up the voters; register to ensure accurate data and reflect actual eligible voters
In Progress
Conversation may have begun for its implementation or implementation has started and is ongoing.ORWhere applicable, a Bill may have been introduced/passed/assented to by the President.
2023 General Elections
Very High(4)
INEC
FIDA Nigeria
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Engage in high‑level dialogues with traditional, religious, and community leaders to encourage broader citizen participation, especially female voters.
In Progress
Conversation may have begun for its implementation or implementation has started and is ongoing.ORWhere applicable, a Bill may have been introduced/passed/assented to by the President.
2023 General Elections
High(3)
INEC
FIDA Nigeria
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Train and retrain electoral officers and ad‑hoc staff on electoral technologies and contemporary electoral practices.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Very High(4)
INEC
FIDA Nigeria
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Prosecute all electoral offenders to uphold the Electoral Act 2022
In Progress
Conversation may have begun for its implementation or implementation has started and is ongoing.ORWhere applicable, a Bill may have been introduced/passed/assented to by the President.
2023 General Elections
Very High(4)
Judiciary/Election Tribunals
FIDA Nigeria
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Ensure immediate access to key electoral information with legal sanction for non-compliance.
Partially Implemented
2023 General Elections
Very High(4)
INEC
National Assembly (NASS)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Address impunity for electoral offences by strengthening inter agency coordination and publishing consolidated outcomes.
Partially Implemented
Some elements of the recommendation have been implemented, but not fully. Work may have stopped.
2023 General Elections
Very High(4)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
EU EOM
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Change legal timeline to ensure pre-election disputes are resolved well in advance and published timely.
Implemented
This recommendation has been fully implemented as reported by stakeholders or verified news sources.
2023 General Elections
High(3)
Judiciary/Election Tribunals
EU EOM
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Guarantee legal access for observers and media to all election stages with sanctions for obstruction.
Not Implemented
2023 General Elections
Very High(4)
INEC
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Issue a clear operational framework for IDPs to exercise voting rights with targeted voters education.
Implemented
This recommendation has been fully implemented as reported by stakeholders or verified news sources.
2023 General Elections
High(3)
INEC
EU EOM
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Ensure genuine voting opportunities for PWDs & other vulnerable groups.
In Progress
Conversation may have begun for its implementation or implementation has started and is ongoing.ORWhere applicable, a Bill may have been introduced/passed/assented to by the President.
2023 General Elections
Very High(4)
INEC
EU EOM
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Implement affirmative action measures to increase women’s representation in political parties & elected offices.
Not Implemented
2023 General Elections
Very High(4)
National Assembly (NASS)
Political Parties
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Adopt inclusive legislative/regulatory measures to protect voters' independent opinions and reduce harmful content without undermining free expression.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
High(3)
National Assembly (NASS)
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Amend restrictive legislative provisions (e.g., cybercrimes Act, Official Secrets Acts) to align with international freedom of expression standards.
Partially Implemented
Some elements of the recommendation have been implemented, but not fully. Work may have stopped.
2023 General Elections
High(3)
National Assembly (NASS)
EU EOM
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY