IMPLEMENTATION STATUS

Voter Registration

Work with INEC and other relevant agencies to strengthen civic and voter education across the state to improve voter awareness about peaceful conduct during elections, the need to eschew vote buying and selling, and the civic importance of voting and mandate protection.

In Progress

2025 Anambra Off-cycle Elections Low(1) Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Situation Room

Election Security

Incorporate within the security arrangement for the Anambra State governorship election, the need to block the inflow of armed non-state actors from neighbouring states and to curb the activities of those within the State.

In Progress

2025 Anambra Off-cycle Elections Low(1) Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military) Situation Room

Political Parties and Candidates

Political parties and their candidates should conduct themselves in an orderly and peaceful manner, and rein in their supporters about democratic conduct, including non-violent conduct and adherence to electoral rules.

Not Applicable

2025 Anambra Off-cycle Elections Low(1) Political Parties Situation Room

Election Security

Facilitate high-level peace dialogue that would bring together prominent citizens of the State across the three Senatorial Districts to promote a shared understanding of the need for peaceful elections, including promoting a Peace Accord.

In Progress

2025 Anambra Off-cycle Elections Low(1) INEC Situation Room

Political Parties and Candidates

Strengthen its oversight of the behaviour of political parties in the lead-up to and during elections – strictly enforcing political party regulations and guidelines, and code of conduct for political parties.

In Progress

2025 Anambra Off-cycle Elections Low(1) INEC Situation Room

Election Security

Leverage its relationship with the security agencies through the platform of the InterAgency Committee on Election Security (ICCES) to be able to track electoral violence and identify the perpetrators of violence, to arrest and prosecute them.

In Progress

2025 Anambra Off-cycle Elections Low(1) INEC Situation Room

Electoral Administration

Improve adherence of its officials to laid down electoral laws, regulations, guidelines, processes, and procedures based on the lessons learned from past elections, especially the 2021 governorship election and the 2023 general election.

In Progress

2025 Anambra Off-cycle Elections Low(1) INEC Situation Room POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY

Election Security

The government at all levels should build a sustainable, year-round security architecture that addresses root causes of insecurity and protects elections without excessive, resource-draining deployments.

In Progress

2025 Anambra Off-cycle Elections Low(1) The Presidency CDD

Electoral Administration

Electoral reforms should strengthen INEC’s operational capacity through timely funding, decentralised planning, consistent communication, real-time result publication, early voting for essential personnel, and comprehensive staff training.

Partially Implemented

2025 Anambra Off-cycle Elections Low(1) National Assembly (NASS) CDD

Electoral Administration

INEC should strengthen logistics by ensuring timely deployment of materials and personnel, conducting risk assessments and contingency planning, and training ad-hoc staff on accurate result collation.

In Progress

Edo State 2023 Governorship Election Low(1) INEC Situation Room

Electoral Offences and Electoral Dispute Resolution

Provide update on the number of arrests made during the elections and information on the disciplinary steps taken against its officers who enabled any form of election malpractice or manipulation.

Partially Implemented

Edo State 2023 Governorship Election Low(1) Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military) Situation Room

Electoral Offences and Electoral Dispute Resolution

Collaborate with INEC and security agencies to enhance electoral transparency and accountability through dialogue, observation, and addressing issues like vote buying and voter intimidation.

In Progress

Ondo State 2023 Governorship Election Low(1) Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Situation Room

Political Parties and Candidates

Political parties should act transparently and be held accountable, with INEC and stakeholders enforcing stronger regulations to ensure compliance with the Electoral Act on primaries and candidate selection.

Partially Implemented

Ondo State 2023 Governorship Election Low(1) INEC Situation Room

Political Parties and Candidates

Stakeholders should establish accountability measures for political parties, including clear criteria for candidates to appear on the ballot, to ensure competitive and orderly elections.

Partially Implemented

Ondo State 2023 Governorship Election Low(1) Political Parties Situation Room

Participation of PWDs, Women and Marginalised Groups

INEC and the State should ensure full accessibility for voters with disabilities by properly training officials, providing necessary assistive tools, and making polling and public facilities disability-friendly.

In Progress

Ondo State 2023 Governorship Election Low(1) INEC YIAGA Africa

INEC should collaborate with factchecking coalitions and social media platforms to flag, contextualise or remove election related disinformation consistent with human-rights standards.

Partially Implemented