NASS should require asset disclosure and conflict-of-interest screening for INEC nominees and electoral officials
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
HARMONISED RECOMMENDATIONS TRACKER
NASS should review appointment process of INEC Chair, National Commissioners and RECs to ensure merit, transparency and non-partisanship
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
HARMONISED RECOMMENDATIONS TRACKER
National Assembly (NASS) should review legal framework to clarify results transmission, collation, accreditation and voting thresholds in the Electoral Act
Partially Implemented
Conversation may have begun for its implementation or implementation has started and is ongoing. OR
Where applicable, a Bill may have been introduced/passed/assented to by the President.
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
HARMONISED RECOMMENDATIONS TRACKER
Nominees must not have held partisan political office or being members of any political party, at least 10 years prior to nomination as Chair or National and Resident Electoral Commissioners
In Progress
2027 General Elections
National Assembly (NASS)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Electoral reforms should criminalise the abuse of state power and resources by incumbents to ensure a level playing field for all candidates.
Not Implemented
2025 Anambra Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
National Assembly (NASS)
Situation Room
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
State institutions and officeholders should remain neutral and impartial during elections.
In Progress
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
The Presidency
CDD
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Federal and state governments should safeguard INEC’s independence to restore public confidence in elections.
Partially Implemented
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
The Presidency
Kukah Centre
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should review the electoral framework using lessons from the 2023 off-cycle elections to address systemic weaknesses.
Implemented
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
INEC
Kukah Centre
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
CSOs should collaborate to support electoral reforms and advocate for timely amendments to the Electoral Act.
Implemented
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
Situation Room
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
The National Assembly should urgently establish an Electoral Offences Commission and Tribunal to deter impunity and enforce election laws.
Not Implemented
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Medium(2)
National Assembly (NASS)
Situation Room
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
The National Assembly should consider unbundling INEC to improve institutional efficiency and effectiveness.
Not Implemented
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
National Assembly (NASS)
Situation Room
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
The Presidency should commit to comprehensive electoral reform, incorporating recommendations from previous reform exercises such as the Uwais Report.
Partially Implemented
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
The Presidency
Situation Room
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
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
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
Establish a specialized Electoral Court to handle pre- and post-electoral litigations, expedite trials, and allow judicial specialization.
Not Implemented
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
Judiciary/Election Tribunals
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Advocate for passage of the Electoral Offences Commission Act to ensure a dedicated institution can arrest, investigate, and coordinate enforcement of electoral offences.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
National Assembly (NASS)
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Enact election legislation amendments well in advance of elections to allow voters, parties, and candidates time to adjust.
Not Implemented
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
National Assembly (NASS)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Amend the Constitution to endorse early voting for election day workers, independent candidacy, and diaspora voting.
Not Implemented
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
National Assembly (NASS)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Establish independent legal frameworks for Electoral Offences Commission, Political Parties Registration & Regulation Commission, and constituency delimitation agency.
Not Implemented
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
National Assembly (NASS)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Implement the Justice Uwais Committee suggestion for the unbundling of INEC to improve efficiency and accountability.
Not Implemented
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
INEC
National Assembly (NASS)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY