Remove unreasonable restrictions on right to stand by curbing excessive fees in party primaries.
Not Implemented
2023 General Elections
High(3)
National Assembly (NASS)
Political Parties
EU EOM
Verified Medium (3)
Curb vote trading: Citizens resist tactics by politicians.
Partially Implemented
2023 General Elections
High(3)
Media Organisations
Political Parties
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
YIAGA Africa
Verified High (4)
Promote issue‑based politics: debates, townhalls, candidate meetings.
Not Implemented
2023 General Elections
High(3)
Media Organisations
Political Parties
YIAGA Africa
Verified High (4)
Reform party primaries to eliminate barriers against women, youth, and PWD candidates.
Not Implemented
2023 General Elections
High(3)
Political Parties
YIAGA Africa
Verified High (4)
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
High (3)
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
High (3)
Promote peaceful electioneering and ensure party agents adhere to election guidelines.
Not Applicable
Edo State 2023 Governorship Election
Low(1)
Political Parties
Situation Room
High (3)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Refrain from engaging in vote-buying and other manipulative practices that erode electoral integrity.
Not Applicable
Edo State 2023 Governorship Election
Low(1)
Political Parties
Situation Room
Very High (4)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Advocate for security presence at collation centers to prevent undue influence on results.
In Progress
Edo State 2023 Governorship Election
Low(1)
Political Parties
Situation Room
Medium (2)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Support measures that ensure the neutrality of security forces during elections to prevent intimidation or interference.
Not Applicable
Edo State 2023 Governorship Election
Low(1)
Political Parties
Situation Room
High (3)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Political parties should follow democratic principles and legal requirements in candidate selection, ensuring proper vetting and compliance with electoral guidelines.
Partially Implemented
Ondo State 2023 Governorship Election
Low(1)
Political Parties
Situation Room
High (3)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Political parties should ensure candidates run meaningful campaigns with clear, actionable plans, avoiding cross-carpeting and last-minute endorsements.
Not Applicable
Ondo State 2023 Governorship Election
Low(1)
Political Parties
Situation Room
Medium (2)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Proactive and strict measures should be taken to prevent vote-buying and stop the commodification of votes.
Not Implemented
Ondo State 2023 Governorship Election
Low(1)
Political Parties
CDD
Very High (4)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Commit to gender-inclusive leadership recruitment by ensuring that women are elected into party leadership positions and elected in party primaries in subsequent elections.
Not Implemented
Ondo State 2023 Governorship Election
Low(1)
Political Parties
YIAGA Africa
High (3)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Encourage issue-based participation in elections and invest in building political parties that uphold democratic principles and promote electoral integrity
In Progress
Ondo State 2023 Governorship Election
Low(1)
Political Parties
YIAGA Africa
Medium (2)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Desist from the persistent practice of vote-buying and other actions that undermine the integrity of the electoral process.
In Progress
Ondo State 2023 Governorship Election
Low(1)
Political Parties
YIAGA Africa
High (3)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Political parties should focus on voter education and issue-based campaigns while upholding internal democracy and transparent campaign financing.
Not Applicable
2025 Anambra Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
Political Parties
CDD
High (3)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Refrain from vote-buying and the commercialization of elections, and instead adopt practices that build trust in the electoral process.
Not Applicable
2025 Anambra Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
Political Parties
YIAGA Africa
Very High (4)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Political parties should strengthen internal democracy through transparent and credible primaries.
In Progress
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
Political Parties
CDD
Very High (4)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Political parties should respect opponents’ campaign activities and ensure members do not disrupt lawful assemblies.
Not Applicable
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
Political Parties
Situation Room
High (3)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
