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 improve voting access to vulnerable groups including PWDs, elderly, pregnant and nursing mothers
In Progress
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 General Elections; 2024 Edo & Ondo Gov election; 2025 Anambra Gov election;
HARMONISED RECOMMENDATIONS TRACKER
INEC should ensure full accessibility for Persons with Disabilities through assistive tools, training and infrastructure adaptation
In Progress
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 General Elections
2023 General Elections; 2024 Edo & Ondo Gov election; 2025 Anambra Gov election;
HARMONISED RECOMMENDATIONS TRACKER
NASS should introduce early voting mechanisms for election-day workers - security personnel, INEC staff and observers
Not Implemented
Recommendation cannot be
measured for practical implementation because it is primarily
civic-behavioural or aspirational.
2023 General Elections
HARMONISED RECOMMENDATIONS TRACKER
Explore early voting options for vulnerable groups in remote or difficult-to-reach areas to enhance accessibility.
Not Implemented
Edo State 2023 Governorship Election
Low(1)
INEC
Situation Room
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
To ensure assistive materials are available for PWDs, elderly voters, pregnant women, and nursing mothers, INEC should conduct thorough needs assessments ahead of elections.
In Progress
Edo State 2023 Governorship Election
Low(1)
INEC
Situation Room
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Ensure voters with disabilities can vote independently by providing necessary assistive devices and training officials to offer effective, non-stigmatizing support.
In Progress
Ondo State 2023 Governorship Election
Low(1)
INEC
Situation Room
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Ensure adequate support and accessibility measures for voters with disabilities to enable them to vote independently.
In Progress
Ondo State 2023 Governorship Election
Low(1)
INEC
Situation Room
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
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC and the government should make voting accessible for people with disabilities by training staff, providing assistive tools, and ensuring polling places are disability-friendly.
In Progress
Ondo State 2023 Governorship Election
Low(1)
INEC
Situation Room
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Promote inclusion through collaboration with relevant organisations on training personnel and the provision of voting aid materials for marginalised groups.
In Progress
2025 Anambra Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
INEC
CDD
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Ensure the consistent availability of assistive materials, including braille ballot guides and magnifying glasses, in all polling units to support voters with disabilities.
Partially Implemented
2025 Anambra Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
INEC
Situation Room
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Gender inclusion should be promoted by addressing candidate disparities and protecting women from targeted disinformation.
In Progress
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
CDD
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
CSOs should intensify advocacy for improved inclusion of women in the electoral process.
In Progress
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
Situation Room
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should ensure polling units are accessible to PWDs and provide assistive materials such as braille guides and magnifiers.
In Progress
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
INEC
Situation Room
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Support female candidates with resource, training, internal democratic reforms.
Not Implemented
2023 General Elections
Very High(4)
Political Parties
IRI/NDI
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Update Electoral Act 2022 to support absentee voting including observers, poll officials, security personnel.
Not Implemented
2023 General Elections
Very High(4)
National Assembly (NASS)
IRI/NDI
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Strengthen building codes and enforce accessibility standards for PWDs during and beyond elections.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
High(3)
The Presidency
Inclusive Friends Association (IFA)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Work with agencies and private sector to ensure public buildings accommodate PWDs for elections and daily life.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
High(3)
The Presidency
Inclusive Friends Association (IFA)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Engage in high‑level dialogues with traditional, religious, and community leaders to encourage broader citizen participation, especially female voters.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
High(3)
INEC
FIDA Nigeria
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
