INEC should institutionalise post-election audits to investigate failed polling units, pre-filled result sheets and other irregularities.
Implemented
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
INEC
Situation Room
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should review policies to ensure voters in polling units affected by suspension or cancellation are not disenfranchised.
Implemented
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
INEC
YIAGA Africa
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
INEC should conduct post-election audits of ballots to identify invalid votes and improve voter education interventions.
Implemented
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
INEC
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should improve crisis communication during elections, providing detailed, regular, and progressive updates.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
INEC
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should provide clear instructions to Collation and Returning Officers to correct calculation errors and avoid arbitrary handling of results.
Implemented
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
INEC
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should establish a robust internal results verification mechanism before official proclamation of winners.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
INEC
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should make training manuals user-friendly and widely available to staff and stakeholders.
Implemented
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
INEC
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should improve staff capacity through robust learning programmes, training, and mock election exercises.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
INEC
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should ensure compliance with election procedures and reduce inconsistencies across all levels.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
INEC
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should strengthen procurement, logistics, and operational capacity.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
INEC
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should prioritise thorough planning, full implementation of Strategic Plan, Election Project Plan, and Election Management System.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
INEC
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should conduct a post-election audit to provide public details of the result collation process.
Partially Implemented
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
INEC
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should conduct a post-election audit of polling units where elections did not take place, including reasons for failures.
Partially Implemented
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
INEC
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should ensure inclusivity and transparency in post-election reviews, involving political parties, citizen observers, and other stakeholders.
Partially Implemented
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
INEC
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should conduct a thorough post-election review to draw lessons from the 2023 electoral process.
Partially Implemented
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
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
Depopulate overpopulated Polling Units & relocate PUs in private homes or spaces unconducive for PWDs.
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
High(3)
INEC
JDPMC
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Establish combined call centers for reporting electoral offences.
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
High(3)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
IRI/NDI
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Legally codify ICCES leadership, composition, replicate at state levels.
Partially Implemented
Some elements of the recommendation have been implemented, but not fully. Work may have stopped.
2023 General Elections
High(3)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
IRI/NDI