INEC should identify issues from the 25 February election and apply lessons to the 11 March 2023 Governorship & State Assembly elections.
Implemented
This recommendation has been fully implemented as reported by stakeholders or verified news sources.
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
INEC
Nigerian Bar Association
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Citizens/electorate should always await the official release of election results rather than spread unverified results.
Not Applicable
Recommendation cannot be measured for practical implementation because it is primarily civic-behavioural or aspirational.
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
AU/ECOWAS
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Political parties & candidates should settle electoral disputes through peaceful means and dialogue.
Not Applicable
Recommendation cannot be measured for practical implementation because it is primarily civic-behavioural or aspirational.
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
Judiciary/Election Tribunals
AU/ECOWAS
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Security agencies should continue to professionally discharge their duties with respect for the rule of law.
Not Applicable
Recommendation cannot be measured for practical implementation because it is primarily civic-behavioural or aspirational.
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
AU/ECOWAS
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Political parties and candidates should instruct supporters to exercise restraint and refrain from provocative language.
Not Applicable
Recommendation cannot be measured for practical implementation because it is primarily civic-behavioural or aspirational.
2023 General Elections
THEMATIC AREA
Medium(2)
Political Parties
AU/ECOWAS
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should expedite the transparent release of results to the general public to ease tensions and build trust.
In Progress
Conversation may have begun for its implementation or implementation has started and is ongoing.ORWhere applicable, a Bill may have been introduced/passed/assented to by the President.
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
INEC
AU/ECOWAS
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Ensure timely state-level publication of vital election information, such as PVC collection and participation statistics.
In Progress
Conversation may have begun for its implementation or implementation has started and is ongoing.ORWhere applicable, a Bill may have been introduced/passed/assented to by the President.
2023 General Elections
High(3)
INEC
JDPMC
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Include PWDs as part of ad-hoc electoral personnel.
Partially Implemented
Some elements of the recommendation have been implemented, but not fully. Work may have stopped.
2023 General Elections
High(3)
INEC
JDPMC
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Open INEC portal to collect PWD data in the voter register to enable deployment of relevant assistive materials; support registration through NOA, media, CSOs.
Partially Implemented
Some elements of the recommendation have been implemented, but not fully. Work may have stopped.
2023 General Elections
THEMATIC AREA
High(3)
INEC
JDPMC
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Incorporate election management training into NYSC orientation and continuous service, with periodic exams.
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
THEMATIC AREA
High(3)
INEC
JDPMC
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Build on INEC's tradition of stakeholder engagement ahead of elections.
In Progress
Conversation may have begun for its implementation or implementation has started and is ongoing.ORWhere applicable, a Bill may have been introduced/passed/assented to by the President.
2023 General Elections
High(3)
INEC
JDPMC
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Depopulate overpopulated Polling Units & relocate PUs in private homes or spaces unconducive for PWDs.
In Progress
Conversation may have begun for its implementation or implementation has started and is ongoing.ORWhere applicable, a Bill may have been introduced/passed/assented to by the President.
2023 General Elections
High(3)
INEC
JDPMC
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Inceltivize professional behaviour in security agencies through training and engagement.
In Progress
Conversation may have begun for its implementation or implementation has started and is ongoing.ORWhere applicable, a Bill may have been introduced/passed/assented to by the President.
2023 General Elections
High(3)
ELECTORAL STAKEHOLDERS
IRI/NDI
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Anticipate and proactively deploy forces to mitigate election violence in high-risk locations.
In Progress
Conversation may have begun for its implementation or implementation has started and is ongoing.ORWhere applicable, a Bill may have been introduced/passed/assented to by the President.
2023 General Elections
Very High(4)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
IRI/NDI
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Protect journalists from attacks and intimidation during elections.
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
Very High(4)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
IRI/NDI
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Establish combined call centers for reporting electoral offences.
In Progress
Conversation may have begun for its implementation or implementation has started and is ongoing.ORWhere applicable, a Bill may have been introduced/passed/assented to by the President.
2023 General Elections
High(3)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
IRI/NDI
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Legally codify ICCES leadership, composition, replicate at state levels.
Partially Implemented
Some elements of the recommendation have been implemented, but not fully. Work may have stopped.
2023 General Elections
High(3)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
IRI/NDI
Impose penalties on police officials acting in partisan way or failing to act against electoral offence.s
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
THEMATIC AREA
Very High(4)
ELECTORAL STAKEHOLDERS
IRI/NDI
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Clarify and enforce security agencies authority to halt electoral offences at PUs.
In Progress
Conversation may have begun for its implementation or implementation has started and is ongoing.ORWhere applicable, a Bill may have been introduced/passed/assented to by the President.
2023 General Elections
Very High(4)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
IRI/NDI
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Ensure sccountability for gender-based violence, online hate speech and cyber bullying during elections.
Partially Implemented
2023 General Elections
High(3)
Media Organisations
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY