SEAT Stakeholders’
Performance Scorecards
The Situation Room Electoral Accountability Tracker (SEAT) Stakeholder Performance Scorecards provide monthly assessments of the performance of key electoral stakeholders in Nigeria against Situation Room's Credibility Threshold for the 2027 General Elections. The scorecards are designed to track progress, identify emerging risks and promote accountability throughout the electoral cycle.
Drawing from election observation findings, stakeholder engagements, media reportage and other verified sources, each scorecard examines how institutions are responding to their responsibilities in strengthening Nigeria's electoral process. Each assessment highlights notable developments, measures performance against predefined indicators and identifies priority actions needed to improve electoral credibility.
By documenting progress over time, SEAT Scorecards provide citizens, policymakers, development partners, researchers, the media and other stakeholders with an evidence-based tool for monitoring electoral preparedness and holding institutions accountable ahead of the 2027 General Elections.
INSIGHTS ON STAKEHOLDERS’ PERFORMANCE THIS MONTH
See all| S/N | Stakeholder | Trend | Status / Accountability Score | Performance Insight |
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| 1 | INEC |
Improving
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INEC continued phased nationwide Continuous Voter Registration and commenced the final phase of registration in May 2026 ahead of the 2027 General Elections. During the review period, the Commission intensified preparations for the Ekiti Governorship Election through readiness assessments, distribution of the voters' register to political parties and engagement with election stakeholders. |
| 2 | INEC |
Improving
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INEC reopened registration centres nationwide and continued both physical and online voter registration exercises. While these efforts expanded access to registration opportunities, concerns remain regarding accessibility in remote communities, overcrowding at some centres and uneven distribution of registration facilities. |
| 3 | INEC |
Improving
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INEC reported continuation of online and physical registration with operational equipment nationwide. However, no comprehensive public audit confirming nationwide functionality of all registration equipment has been published. |
| 4 | INEC |
Improving
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In April 2026, INEC announced the suspension of its planned nationwide revalidation exercise as part of efforts to update the voter register ahead of the 2027 general election. Although this suggests attempts at voter register auditing, independent verification of the comprehensiveness of the audit remains limited. |
| 5 | INEC |
Improving
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INEC has consistently issued public statements and timelines relating to CVR exercises and electoral activities. However, concerns remain from previous election cycles regarding delayed crisis communication and technical explanations. |
| 6 | SECURITY AGENCIES |
Improving
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While the specific number of security personnel deployed in the 2026 Ekiti Governorship election was not publicly disclosed, election security showed improvement in Ekiti State. Nonetheless, there is little evidence that these gains are translating into broader improvements in public security. |
| 7 | NATIONAL ASSEMBLY |
Static
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The National Assembly passed the 2025 Electoral Act Amendment Bill in February 2026. However, there are still concerns over controversial provisions, especially on (mandatory electronic transmission of election results) and whether the reforms fully addressed credibility concerns from the 2023 elections. |
| 8 | NATIONAL ASSEMBLY |
Static
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There is limited publicly available evidence of sustained, rigorous oversight hearings specifically focused on 2027 preparedness, beyond routine legislative engagements. Evidence of systematic accountability mechanisms remains weak. |
| 9 | NATIONAL ASSEMBLY |
Static
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There were no confirmation hearings for electoral appointments in the period under review. However, while Senate confirmations have historically taken place publicly, there is limited evidence of comprehensive public petition windows, publication of written reasons for decisions, or deep investigative scrutiny into nominees. |
| 10 | PRESIDENCY / FEDERAL GOVERNMENT |
Static
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Despite longstanding advocacy and repeated reform recommendations, an Electoral Offences Commission has not been established. This remains one of the most significant gaps in Nigeria's electoral accountability framework and continues to undermine efforts to deter electoral offences and prosecute offenders. |
| 11 | PRESIDENCY / FEDERAL GOVERNMENT |
Static
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Section 3(3) of the 2026 Electoral Act provides that election funds due to the Commission must be released not later than six months before a general election. |
| 12 | JUDICIARY |
Static
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While courts continue to adjudicate election-related matters, concerns remain over delays, conflicting judgments/court orders and public confidence in electoral adjudication. |
| 13 | POLITICAL PARTIES |
Declining
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Political parties remained among the weakest-performing stakeholders during the review period. Although activity-driven, political parties continue to lose sight of the need for strong ideologies and internal party democracy; rather, they continue to pander towards elite interest. With the wave of defections across different political parties, politicians are only being recycled, leaving voters with no other option than to choose the lesser of two evils ahead of the 2027 general elections. |
| 14 | CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS |
Improving
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Civil society organisations continued to play a vital accountability role throughout the review period. Organisations such as Situation Room and its partners conducted election observation, voter education, election preparedness assessments and advocacy on electoral reform, insecurity and democratic governance. The observation of the Ekiti Governorship Election and continued engagement on electoral accountability issues demonstrate sustained commitment to promoting transparency and public confidence in democratic processes. |
| 15 | MEDIA |
Improving
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Nigerian media organisations continued to provide extensive coverage of electoral reforms, voter registration activities, election administration, party primaries, security concerns and judicial developments. Reporting on the Ekiti Governorship Election, political realignments and governance issues contributed significantly to public awareness and democratic accountability during the review period |
