INEC should identify issues from the 25 February election and apply lessons to the 11 March 2023 Governorship & State Assembly elections.
Implemented
This recommendation has been fully implemented as reported by stakeholders or verified news sources.
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
INEC
Nigerian Bar Association
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Citizens/electorate should always await the official release of election results rather than spread unverified results.
Not Applicable
Recommendation cannot be measured for practical implementation because it is primarily civic-behavioural or aspirational.
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
AU/ECOWAS
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Political parties & candidates should settle electoral disputes through peaceful means and dialogue.
Not Applicable
Recommendation cannot be measured for practical implementation because it is primarily civic-behavioural or aspirational.
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
Judiciary/Election Tribunals
AU/ECOWAS
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Security agencies should continue to professionally discharge their duties with respect for the rule of law.
Not Applicable
Recommendation cannot be measured for practical implementation because it is primarily civic-behavioural or aspirational.
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
AU/ECOWAS
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Political parties and candidates should instruct supporters to exercise restraint and refrain from provocative language.
Not Applicable
Recommendation cannot be measured for practical implementation because it is primarily civic-behavioural or aspirational.
2023 General Elections
THEMATIC AREA
Medium(2)
Political Parties
AU/ECOWAS
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should expedite the transparent release of results to the general public to ease tensions and build trust.
In Progress
Conversation may have begun for its implementation or implementation has started and is ongoing.ORWhere applicable, a Bill may have been introduced/passed/assented to by the President.
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
INEC
AU/ECOWAS
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Introduce legal timeliness for testing and mock exercises of electoral technologies.
Not Implemented
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
INEC
National Assembly (NASS)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Amend constitution and electoral act to enable diaspora voting.
Not Implemented
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
National Assembly (NASS)
YIAGA Africa
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Review requirement for voters identification; adopt alternative IDS with BVAS
Not Implemented
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
INEC
YIAGA Africa
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Generate the voters register from NIMC civil registry
Not Implemented
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
INEC
National Assembly (NASS)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Issue additional guidelines to strengthen legal frame work, eg, results under duress.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
INEC
YIAGA Africa
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Align reconfiguration of technological devices with election dates and allow stakeholder observation.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
INEC
YIAGA Africa
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Reduce over-dependence on third party vendors and logistics providers by building internal capacity.
Not Implemented
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
INEC
YIAGA Africa
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Unbundle INEC (Political Party Registration & Regulatory Commission and Electoral Offences Commission).
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.
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
National Assembly (NASS)
YIAGA Africa
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Integrate public participation in INEC appointments, allow scrutiny of nominees before senate confirmation.
Not Implemented
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
INEC
National Assembly (NASS)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Professionalise INEC appointments by considering skills, qualifications, age, health, gender and non-partisanship
Not Implemented
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
INEC
National Assembly (NASS)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should improve proactive communication, adopt timely disclosure and strategic engagement with the public to rebuild trust.
Not Implemented
Conversation may have begun for its implementation or implementation has started and is ongoing.ORWhere applicable, a Bill may have been introduced/passed/assented to by the President.
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
National Assembly (NASS)
YIAGA Africa
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should start early distribution of observer identity cards and kits.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
INEC
Connected Development (CODE)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should sensitise citizens early about new polling units.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
INEC
Connected Development (CODE)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Early voting should be allowed for election workers.
Not Implemented
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
INEC
Connected Development (CODE)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
