NASS & INEC should strengthen campaign finance regulation, disclosure and enforcement of spending limits
Partially Implemented
Some elements of the recommendation have been implemented, but not fully. Work may have stopped.
2023 General Elections
HARMONISED RECOMMENDATIONS TRACKER
Public asset and interest disclosure of ties to politically exposed persons (PEPs).
Partially Implemented
2027 General Elections
National Assembly (NASS)
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
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
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Collaborate to develop and implement strategies, including reforms, to decisively curb vote trading.
In Progress
Ondo State 2023 Governorship Election
Low(1)
INEC
Situation Room
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
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
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
Political Parties
YIAGA Africa
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Relevant authorities and stakeholders should demonstrate genuine commitment to addressing the entrenched problem of vote buying and vote selling in Nigerian elections.
In Progress
2025 Anambra Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
INEC
Situation Room
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Security agencies should move beyond passive presence and take decisive action against vote buying and vote selling during elections.
In Progress
2025 Anambra Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
Situation Room
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Vote-buying and inducement should be aggressively addressed to protect electoral integrity.
In Progress
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
CDD
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Law enforcement agencies should deploy targeted strategies and sanctions to curb vote-buying and inducement.
Partially Implemented
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
Kukah Centre
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Campaign finance laws should be revised to improve transparency, accountability and fairness in political financing.
Not Implemented
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
National Assembly (NASS)
Situation Room
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Introduce mandatory dedicated bank accounts for parties and candidates with clear reporting rules.
Not Implemented
2023 General Elections
Very High(4)
INEC
Political Parties
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY