INEC’s appointment of the Chairman, National Commissioners, and State Resident Electoral Commissioners should be merit-based and conducted through a participatory selection process in line with Sections 153 and 154 of the 1999 Constitution.
Not Implemented
No evidence of implementation yet.
OR
Where applicable, a bill may
have been introduced/introduced and failed/passed/assented to by the
President but no evidence of implementation yet.
2027 General Elections
CREDIBILITY THRESHOLD FOR 2027 GENERAL ELECTION
NASS should adopt a process of screening INEC nominees that will guarantee the neutrality and competence of the officials.
Not Implemented
No evidence of implementation yet.
OR
Where applicable, a bill may
have been introduced/introduced and failed/passed/assented to by the
President but no evidence of implementation yet.
CREDIBILITY THRESHOLD FOR 2027 GENERAL ELECTION
For screening of INEC nominees, there should be Open Senate hearing with live broadcast, a 14-day petition window and written reasons for decisions.
Partially Implemented
Some elements of the recommendation have been implemented, but not fully. Work may have stopped.
CREDIBILITY THRESHOLD FOR 2027 GENERAL ELECTION
Nominees should publicly declare their asset, interests and ties to politically exposed persons (PEPs).
Partially Implemented
Some elements of the recommendation have been implemented, but not fully. Work may have stopped.
2027 General Elections
CREDIBILITY THRESHOLD FOR 2027 GENERAL ELECTION