Work with INEC and other relevant agencies to strengthen civic and voter education across the state to improve voter awareness about peaceful conduct during elections, the need to eschew vote buying and selling, and the civic importance of voting and mandate protection.
In Progress
2025 Anambra Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
Situation Room
Incorporate within the security arrangement for the Anambra State governorship election, the need to block the inflow of armed non-state actors from neighbouring states and to curb the activities of those within the State.
In Progress
2025 Anambra Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
Situation Room
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
Facilitate high-level peace dialogue that would bring together prominent citizens of the State across the three Senatorial Districts to promote a shared understanding of the need for peaceful elections, including promoting a Peace Accord.
In Progress
2025 Anambra Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
INEC
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
Leverage its relationship with the security agencies through the platform of the InterAgency Committee on Election Security (ICCES) to be able to track electoral violence and identify the perpetrators of violence, to arrest and prosecute them.
In Progress
2025 Anambra Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
INEC
Situation Room
Improve adherence of its officials to laid down electoral laws, regulations, guidelines, processes, and procedures based on the lessons learned from past elections, especially the 2021 governorship election and the 2023 general election.
In Progress
2025 Anambra Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
INEC
Situation Room
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
The government at all levels should build a sustainable, year-round security architecture that addresses root causes of insecurity and protects elections without excessive, resource-draining deployments.
In Progress
2025 Anambra Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
The Presidency
CDD
Electoral reforms should strengthen INEC’s operational capacity through timely funding, decentralised planning, consistent communication, real-time result publication, early voting for essential personnel, and comprehensive staff training.
Partially Implemented
2025 Anambra Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
National Assembly (NASS)
CDD
INEC should strengthen logistics by ensuring timely deployment of materials and personnel, conducting risk assessments and contingency planning, and training ad-hoc staff on accurate result collation.
In Progress
Edo State 2023 Governorship Election
Low(1)
INEC
Situation Room
Provide update on the number of arrests made during the elections and information on the disciplinary steps taken against its officers who enabled any form of election malpractice or manipulation.
Partially Implemented
Edo State 2023 Governorship Election
Low(1)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
Situation Room
Collaborate with INEC and security agencies to enhance electoral transparency and accountability through dialogue, observation, and addressing issues like vote buying and voter intimidation.
In Progress
Ondo State 2023 Governorship Election
Low(1)
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
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 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
For election integrity, all election stakeholders should increase collaboration among themselves, especially between INEC, security agencies, CSOs and media
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 institutionalise continuous voter registration and expand access nationwide
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
Anambra State 2025 Governorship Election
HARMONISED RECOMMENDATIONS TRACKER
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
NASS & Judiciary should recognize and prioritise BVAS and electronic evidence in election petitions
Implemented
This recommendation has been fully implemented as reported by stakeholders or verified news sources.
2023 General Elections
Anambra State 2025 Governorship Election
HARMONISED RECOMMENDATIONS TRACKER
NASS & Judiciary should strengthen dispute resolution timelines for pre-election and post-election cases
Partially Implemented
Some elements of the recommendation have been implemented, but not fully. Work may have stopped.
2023 General Elections
HARMONISED RECOMMENDATIONS TRACKER