Tagged: nigeria
Conrad Omodiagbe
Nigeria 2023: Candidates To Watch
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 […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Nigeria: Legalising Child Marriage Through Elections
In what has been described as an attempt to legalise child marriage in Nigeria, the country’s legislative has announced a proposed election act amendment that would recognise married underage girls as eligible voters. Nigeria’s constitution currently pegs the eligible age for voting at 18. The announcement was made by National Assembly Joint Committee on the […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Nigeria Makes Its First Election Announcement
In its first major election announcement of the year, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria has scheduled the Anambra State Governorship poll for November 6, as it works to address challenges leading up to the polls. The official election umpire of Nigeria made this announcement through the Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, […]
Farida Adamu
Issues to Consider As Niger Votes
Elections to the presidency and parliament of the Republic of Niger are scheduled to hold on the 27th December 2020. This is the first time the country will see a democratic transition of power since its independence in 1960. The incumbent, President Mahamadou Issoufou, is not standing for reelection as he has already served two terms, […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
This State In Nigeria Just Made Election History
As states across Nigeria continue to hold by-elections earlier postponed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Kogi state seems to have made history with its recent results as the opposition cries foul. Announcing the results from the recently concluded polls, the Chairman of the State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC), Mamman Nda Eri, disclosed that […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Nigeria Considers Adding New Polling Units
For the first time since the creation of new polling units in 1996, Nigeria is looking to create more units to better serve its voting community ahead of its 2023 general elections. As Nigerians prepare for the next polls scheduled to hold in early 2023, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Nigeria Makes Headway In Diaspora Voting Plan
Fulfilling one of the promises made at the start of its tenure, the government in Nigeria has kick-started a law allowing Nigerians in the diaspora to participate in elections, regardless of their present country of residence. The new bill, which passed its second reading at the Nigerian House of Representatives, seeks to amend Section 77(2) […]