AFRICA
Farida Adamu
Issues to Consider Ahead of CAR Elections
General elections are scheduled to hold in the Central African Republic (CAR) on the 27th of December 2020. Ahead of the polls, a tense political climate persists in the African country. Armed groups still control much of the country despite a peace agreement signed between the two main rebel groups, the Popular Front for the Rebirth of Central African […]
Farida Adamu
Ghana Elections: What We Know
In a year where violence was the prominent theme in many African elections, the Presidential elections in Ghana shaped up to become a model election for countries in Africa and across the globe. Described by the Financial Times as Africa’s “Dullest Election,” electioneering and voting activities in Ghana were violence-free and widely described as a free, fair […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Nigeria Plans To Limit Campaign Spending
In preparation for the 2023 general elections, the House of Representatives in Nigeria has passed for a second reading, the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2020. The Bill seeks to among many things; reduce the excessive campaign expenses incurred by politicians during elections. The legislation entitled, “A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Electoral Act […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Uganda: Violence Forces Campaign Suspension
A singer and presidential hopeful in Uganda, Robert Kyagulyanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has suspended his campaign following clashes between security personnel and his supporters. The announcement comes as violence continues to escalate in the country. Authorities have been accused of cracking down on supporters of the young presidential candidate, with members of his campaign […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Nigeria Arrests People For Election Fraud
In the aftermath of the 2019 general elections, a court in Nigeria has called for the arrest of two professors over allegations that include election fraud and vote tampering. Professor Accused Of Altering Election Results The first of two cases, the High Court in Ikot-Ikpene in Akwa Ibom State, southern Nigeria, arraigned Professor Peter Ogban, […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
CAR Court Rejects Ex President’s Candidacy
The top court in the Central African Republic (CAR) has rejected the candidacy of former President Francois Bozize ahead of the country’s December 27 presidential polls, ending his chance of securing re-election. Bozize had been scheduled to run against President Archange Toudera in the election that is scheduled to hold despite widespread security concerns. Handing down its […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Ghana 2020: What We Know
As Ghana prepares for decisive general elections set for December 7th, the stakes are at an all-time high. While the country’s elections umpire has reiterated its commitment to free and fair elections, a presidential candidate attempts to clear the air with regards to doubts surrounding her candidacy. We Are Ready To Conduct Credible General Elections […]