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
Strengthen its oversight of the behaviour of political parties in the lead-up to and during elections – strictly enforcing political party regulations and guidelines, and code of conduct for political parties.
In Progress
2025 Anambra Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
INEC
Situation Room
Political parties should act transparently and be held accountable, with INEC and stakeholders enforcing stronger regulations to ensure compliance with the Electoral Act on primaries and candidate selection.
Partially Implemented
Ondo State 2023 Governorship Election
Low(1)
INEC
Situation Room
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
INEC & Security Agencies should enforce Peace Accord compliance and accountability for parties and candidates
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
Political parties should promote issue-based campaigns and reduce personality-driven or violent political communication
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; 2024 Edo & Ondo Gov election
HARMONISED RECOMMENDATIONS TRACKER
Political parties should strengthen internal party democracy and transparent candidate selection processes
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; 2024 Edo & Ondo Gov election; 2025 Anambra Gov election;
HARMONISED RECOMMENDATIONS TRACKER
Promote peaceful electioneering and ensure party agents adhere to election guidelines.
Not Applicable
Edo State 2023 Governorship Election
Low(1)
Political Parties
Situation Room
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
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
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Security agencies should take proactive measures to prevent and control vote trading during elections.
Partially Implemented
Ondo State 2023 Governorship Election
Low(1)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
Situation Room
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
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Conduct a comprehensive review of political party performance since the 2023 general elections and strengthen accountability mechanisms ahead of 2027.
In Progress
2025 Anambra Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
INEC
Situation Room
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Electoral reforms should introduce strict eligibility criteria for political parties to appear on the ballot to promote competitive electioneering.
In Progress
2025 Anambra Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
National Assembly (NASS)
Situation Room
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
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
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Political parties should adopt issue-based, peaceful campaign strategies and refrain from violence, intimidation and vote-buying.
Not Applicable
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
Political Parties
Situation Room
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Electoral stakeholders should work with political parties to strengthen internal conflict resolution mechanisms to reduce intra-party tensions.
Partially Implemented
Some elements of the recommendation have been implemented, but not fully. Work may have stopped.
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
Political Parties
KDI
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Politicians and parties should maintain peace, be magnanimous in victory, and collaborate with all citizens to improve governance.
Not Applicable
2023 General Elections
High(3)
Political Parties
FIDA Nigeria
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Implement affirmative action measures to increase women’s representation in political parties & elected offices.
Not Implemented
2023 General Elections
Very High(4)
National Assembly (NASS)
Political Parties
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
