This Man Wants To Become President Of Somalia
Farida Adamu
Somalia was expected to hold presidential elections early in February but has clearly missed that deadline, failing to meet yet another obligation after abandoning the one-person-one-vote mandate to its people. This has put the country on the path of political uncertainty yet again. When it holds eventually, it will be a pivotal election for Somalia which has remained one of […]
What Happened In Ecuador Elections?
Farida Adamu
Voters in Ecuador headed to polls on Sunday, February 7, to vote for a new president and 137 members of the National Assembly. The country, which has an average voter turnout of 73% witnessed large voter turnout as elections are compulsory for all voters who are of age. Early results show that the country will be headed for a run-off […]
What’s Going On With The Haitian President?
Conrad Omodiagbe
Haitian President, Jovenel Moïse has announced the arrest of more than 20 people he accused of trying to kill him and overthrow his government. These individuals include a Supreme Court judge who has the support of opposition leaders demanding that Moïse step down, as well as Police Inspector General. “There was an attempt on my […]
Nigeria: Leaders Call For Adoption Of e-Voting
Conrad Omodiagbe
With the world adjusting to the idea of conducting elections in a global pandemic, electronic voting has become a salient part in the conversation surrounding credible elections. Ahead of the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, various leaders are coming out to advocate for free and fair elections by way of electronic voting. ‘Electronic voting, solution […]
Presidential Candidate Shot After Announcing Bid
Conrad Omodiagbe
As tensions continue to rise leading up to Benin’s April general polls, one of the country’s presidential candidates was wounded as a result of a gunfire attack which occurred soon after he formally filed his papers for the election. Running against incumbent President Patrick Talon, Ganiou Soglo, a former minister and son of ex-president Nicephore […]
Nigeria: Electoral Act Ready For Approval
Conrad Omodiagbe
The Senate in Nigeria has revealed that final moves are being made to adopt a new Electoral Act, with the newly amended Bill scheduled for assent from the President this month. Following months of back and forth, as well as demands from the public, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and various CSOs, Senator Kabiru […]
Nigeria And Its Polling Unit Problem
Conrad Omodiagbe
As part of the plans to ensure credible elections and increase voter turnout, Nigeria has unveiled plans to increase the number of polling units ahead of the country’s 2023 general elections. However, a major opposition party has hinted that move might not be a guarantor of free and fair elections. Nigeria Has 119,973 Polls Servicing […]
UK Imposes Sanctions On Zimbabwean Security Chiefs
Conrad Omodiagbe
The United Kingdom (UK) has announced sanctions on four Zimbabwean security officials over alleged human rights abuses, especially those that occurred following the country’s 2018 general elections. Announcing this through a statement, the United Kingdom (UK) as part of a new sanction regime following its exit from the European Union, on Monday, cited a crackdown on protests […]
Uganda: Bobi Wine Makes His Move
Conrad Omodiagbe
The opposition leader in Uganda, Bobi Wine, has asked the apex court of the East African nation to overturn the outcome of a recently concluded presidential poll, citing a case of corruption and “numerous irregularities.” The pop star-turned-politician, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, became distant second behind the veteran leader and incumbent, President Yoweri Museveni, […]
Will Somalia Vote This Month?
Conrad Omodiagbe
Somalia: Here’s What We Know Despite already facing a slew of challenges, including rising tensions surrounding its relationship with Kenya, the February polls scheduled in Somalia might still be a possibility following a recent decision by two regions in the country. Puntland And Jubaland Rejoin The Fold Following weeks of back and forth, Puntland and the […]
Democracy Watch: What Is Happening In Myanmar?
Conrad Omodiagbe
The military in Myanmar has seized control of the country, detaining the country’s de facto leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, and declaring a state of emergency. The military has also claimed election fraud in the November vote, in which many members of its party lost. The coup has ousted the country’s civilian leader, Suu Kyi, as […]
This President Just Won A Second Term In Office
Conrad Omodiagbe
The President of Portugal was returned to office for a second term with a resounding victory in an election held amid a devastating COVID-19 surge that has continued to ravage the European nation. The centre-right president was re-elected on Sunday by a comfortable majority to a second five-year term after a campaign fought during one of the world’s worst […]
Libya Forms Government Ahead of Elections
Farida Adamu
The 75 members of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum, representing all regions in Libya have until Friday to select a prime minister and a three-member presidency council from a list of 45 candidates according to Libya’s UN mission UNSMIL. The new prime minister and a three-member presidency council will lead the country until elections in December. Why […]
Nigeria: 3 Postulations Ahead of 2023
Farida Adamu
It’s more than 700 days to the 2023 general elections but the conversation on who Nigeria’s next president will be, has inundated the current political discourse. The country’s middle class is now more politically active and the regular culprits may be running for office again. How will things look in the next few months, here […]
Nigeria: The Pressure For Electoral Amendment
Conrad Omodiagbe
As preparations for the 2023 general elections in Nigeria kick off, a coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) has demanded that citizen recommendation be included in the new Electoral Act from the National Assembly. In a statement, the CSOs said the Ninth Assembly under the leadership of Ahmad Lawan, Senate President, and Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker […]
Nigeria: Parties Agree On New Election Schedule
Conrad Omodiagbe
Following a recent timetable release for a Nigerian election scheduled for November, stakeholders of the state’s leading opposition parties have expressed support for the upcoming polls, as it aligns with the constitution of Nigeria. When Will The Election Hold? According to an announcement by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Anambra State Governorship poll […]
Nigeria Will Not Update These Election Process
Conrad Omodiagbe
The election umpire of Nigeria, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has dismissed speculations surrounding a new controversial prerequisite for voters’ registration, reiterating its plans to stick to the constitution. The Alleged Prerequisite: Following the Federal Government’s decision to harmonise all databases by way of the National Identification Number (NIN), a recent report hinted that […]
Nigeria 2023: Candidates To Watch
Conrad Omodiagbe
As 2023 draws near, the race for the top political seat in Nigeria has been gaining prominence in various political discourses across the country. While many have argued against early predictions, from current and former governors to serving ministers and former presidential candidates, a growing number of names have permeated Nigeria’s political space as potential […]
Nigeria: Supreme Court Election Rulings Of 2020
Conrad Omodiagbe
Nearly two years after its last general elections, and with the 2023 election year coming in full speed, we look at the relationship between elections in Nigeria and the country’s apex court, the Supreme Court. Using unique cases and the landmark decisions that followed, we look at the pre-election impact, as well as mistakes could […]