Off-cycle elections and Bye-elections

In the intricate landscape of Nigeria’s democratic process, off-cycle and bye-elections play a pivotal but often underappreciated role. While general elections draw widespread attention and participation, these other...

Off-cycle elections, held outside the regular national or state election timetable, are an intriguing and influential aspect of the electoral process. In Nigeria, as in many other countries,...

Bye-elections, also known as by-elections, are elections that occur outside the regular election cycle, usually due to a vacancy in a legislative seat. In Nigeria, these elections are...