The National Assembly should fast-track electoral reforms, particularly the establishment of an Electoral Offences Commission.
Not Implemented
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Medium(2)
National Assembly (NASS)
YIAGA Africa
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Security agencies should investigate and prosecute cases of complicity, misconduct and unprofessional behaviour by officers during elections.
Partially Implemented
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
YIAGA Africa
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should conduct a comprehensive audit of the Imo governorship election results and publicly release its findings to restore public confidence.
Partially Implemented
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
INEC
YIAGA Africa
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should thoroughly investigate allegations of electoral malpractice, misapplication of electoral laws and guidelines, and prosecute staff found complicit to strengthen accountability.
Partially Implemented
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
INEC
YIAGA Africa
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Government should ensure adequate budgetary provisions for NOA to conduct CVE nationwide, complementing INEC’s efforts.
Partially Implemented
Some elements of the recommendation have been implemented, but not fully. Work may have stopped.
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
National Orientation Agency (NOA)
KDI
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Civic and voter education (CVE) should begin immediately after notice of elections is given to allow longer engagement with voters.
Implemented
This recommendation has been fully implemented as reported by stakeholders or verified news sources.
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
INEC
KDI
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
CSOs and development partners should collaborate with INEC’s voter education department to conduct pre-election studies on public knowledge of electoral processes.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
INEC
KDI
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should expand mock accreditation exercises to mock elections or voting to educate voters and reduce mistakes.
Implemented
This recommendation has been fully implemented as reported by stakeholders or verified news sources.
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
INEC
KDI
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Review section 52 (2) of the Electoral Act to improve ballot marking mechanisms (e.g., dedicated pens vs ink thumbprints); CSOs to support advocacy.
Not Implemented
No evidence of implementation yet.ORWhere 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
Low(1)
INEC
KDI
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Inter-agencies Committee on Voter Education should be functional and supported by development partners for effective CVE at local levels.
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
Low(1)
Development Partners/Observer Groups
KDI
Review and expand civic education curricula in schools to include electoral education at high school and tertiary levels.
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
Low(1)
KDI
Engage Inter-party Advisory Committee and political parties to create or strengthen voter education departments for civic education.
Not Implemented
No evidence of implementation yet.ORWhere 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
Low(1)
INEC
KDI
INEC should conduct post-election audits of ballots to identify invalid votes and improve voter education interventions.
Implemented
This recommendation has been fully implemented as reported by stakeholders or verified news sources.
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
INEC
KDI
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Electoral stakeholders should work with political parties to strengthen internal conflict resolution mechanisms to reduce intra-party tensions.
Partially Implemented
Some elements of the recommendation have been implemented, but not fully. Work may have stopped.
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
Political Parties
KDI
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
ICCES, through Police, should collaborate with CSOs and communities to respond effectively to early warning signals.
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
Low(1)
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
KDI
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
ICCES, through Police, should collaborate with CSOs and communities to respond effectively to early warning signals.
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
Low(1)
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
KDI
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Consider early warning assessments from other stakeholders to complement ICCES security assessment.
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
Low(1)
ELECTORAL STAKEHOLDERS
KDI
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Integrate civil society into early warning mechanisms to strengthen linkages with communities.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Electoral Institute should review the EVMAT tool to accommodate emerging trends and issues in electoral security.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Strengthen Police-Community relations to promote peaceful and credible elections through discussion platforms for collaboration.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
KDI
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY