Tagged: Nigerian Senate
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 […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Nigeria Urges Senate to Pass Electoral Reform Bill
Months after passing its second reading at the Senate in Nigeria, election stakeholders in a virtual Citizens Town Hall meeting have called on the Senate to hasten the passage of a Bill that seeks to reform Nigeria’s current electoral laws and establish the National Electoral Offences Commission ahead of the 2023 general elections and other […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Nigeria and Retirement Plans for Elected Officials
The 2019 general elections in Nigeria have oftentimes been described as the country’s most controversial elections yet, with issues leading up to the polls, during the polls and notably after the polls had closed and results had been announced. One of the most controversial moments to have occurred during this election revolved around the former […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Nigeria Seeks To Establish Political Debate Laws
Like their counterparts in the United States, candidates in Nigeria vying for the top political offices may be mandated to partake in a compulsory election debate organised by the country’s electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This is based on a new amendment bill currently sitting in the Nigerian Senate. According to the […]