Tagged: Nigerian Elections
Conrad Omodiagbe
Nigeria: Election Body Wins Court Case
A Federal High Court in Nigeria has dismissed a suit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), once again reiterating the election body’s power to deregister parties. The suit, filed by the African Peoples Alliance (APA), challenged INEC’s decision to deregister the party, thereby putting a halt to its plans to participate in the polls. […]
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The Business Of Vote-Buying In Nigeria
In this month’s review, we dive into the seemingly lucrative business of vote-buying during elections in Nigeria. Read the full review, here: Need more insight into Nigeria’s election processes? Read the January review.
Conrad Omodiagbe
Nigeria and Voter Apathy [II]
In 2023, Nigeria will have a choice to make. With the exit of incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari, Nigerians will head to the polls in a bid to elect a new president, as well as leaders at different levels of government. But as the country prepares for its 7th general elections, more voters are turning away […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Nigeria and Voter Apathy [I]
Despite earning a spot as the most populous country in Africa, Nigeria still struggles with voter apathy. As the country prepares for its next major elections scheduled to hold in 2023, questions about the problem and its potential solution remain a salient part of the election conversation. While making a case for the expansion of […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Nigeria: Zoning May Become A Thing Of The Past
The concept of zoning within political parties plays a crucial role in Nigeria’s democracy. With the 2023 presidential elections marking the end of an era with the exit of President Mohammadu Buhari, zoning has become a major topic leading up to the polls. Will political parties in Nigeria stick to the zoning formula? Or has […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Nigeria: Leaders Call For Adoption Of e-Voting
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 […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Nigeria: Electoral Act Ready For Approval
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 […]