Tagged: electoral reforms
Conrad Omodiagbe
Nigeria introduces Portal for Results Transmission
As part of the efforts aimed at protecting the votes of the electorate in Nigeria, as well as the mandate of political candidates, the Nigerian Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it has set up a dedicated public portal, known as “The INEC Result Viewing (IReV),” where Nigerians can view election results, live, […]
Mojisola Salaudeen
Moldova Adopts New Electoral System
The parliament in Moldova has voted to scrap the mixed voting system it used during the February parliamentary election. Instead, the Parliament has adopted the proportional voting system. Why the change? The mixed voting system drew criticism since its adoption in 2017. It was adopted on the bidding of the ruling party at the time, […]
Asari Ndem
International Reactions to the Toppling of Sudan’s President
Following the removal of Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir, several countries have registered their pleasure and displeasure at the news. Here, we gather some of the more vocal and controversial responses to Sudan from the international sphere as former President al-Bashir seeks refuge elsewhere. According to Arab News: “The US said it supported a peaceful and democratic Sudan […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
New York Legislature Approves Early Voting and Other Reforms
Lawmakers in New York have approved major election reforms, including early voting and Election Day registration, in a bid to simplify the voting process and increase voter turnout in the next elections. The State Assembly and Senate, with the backing of Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo, passed a total of seven bills to bolster New York’s […]