Tagged: Nigerians
Conrad Omodiagbe
Nigeria: New Guidelines May Be Exclusionary
In a bid to adjust to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria, the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has released specific guidelines and protocols to be observed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), political parties, voters and other relevant stakeholders in elections scheduled to take place in the country despite the pandemic. Addressing […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Nigeria: Political Exclusion and Elections [II]
The negative impact that the ‘cash and carry’ election process has on the polity in Nigeria cannot be overemphasised. Notwithstanding the limited or sometimes lack of complete access to properly documented data on the cost of election campaigns, the unchecked influx of money into politics, as evidenced by the jaw-dropping price tags attached to political […]
Farida Adamu
US Issues Visa Ban on Masterminds of Electoral Violence in Nigeria
The US Government has announced visa restrictions for Nigerians who have been accused of electoral violence during the 2019 general elections held in the country. Without publishing names in its press statement, the embassy said the affected individuals have undermined democratic principles and human rights. However, the spokesperson for the Department of State emphasised that the […]
The Election Network
These young Nigerians have their voter’s cards but will not vote
Eight million Nigerians are yet to collect their Permanent Voters Cards ahead of the February 16 elections in Nigeria, which is only about a week from now. While this has become an issue of concern and bickering between political parties and the electoral umpire, there are large pockets of Nigerians who have picked up their voters cards, […]
Asari Ndem
Nigerian CSO launches tool to help citizens know their candidates
A Civil Society Organisation (CSO) operating in Nigeria has launched a tool to help Nigerian citizens understand their candidates better. Civic Monitor, the CSO pushing this new drive for better democratic processes, has released its Know-Your-Candidate (KYC) tool in an effort to help Nigerians get the facts they need to make an informed decision in […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
2019 Nigerian Presidential Candidates Sign Peace Accord
A peace pact, designed to ensure a peaceful election process ahead of the 2019 general elections in Nigeria, has been signed by a large majority of the presidential candidates from various political parties at the International Conference Centre Abuja, Nigeria. A similar peace accord was also signed in 2015 ahead of the general elections and […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Moghalu, Duke and Durotoye: Hurdles Young Nigerians Face
Following recent revelations by the Independent National Electoral Commission Chairman, Mahmud Yusuf, that 79 political parties have submitted presidential candidates ahead of the 2019 elections, it is fair to say that Nigerians will be spoilt for choice when they get to the polls next year. 2019 is gearing up to be the most intriguing election […]