…to the university, such an approach does not take into account the trauma, fear, intimidation and psychological barriers that often discourage survivors of sexual violence from reporting directly to institutions they may associate with the alleged perpetrators. The institution also rejected any suggestion that it shoul…

…process handled through established government channels and cannot be resolved through intimidation, disruption of hospital activities or industrial actions capable of jeopardising healthcare services. Management also expressed concern over recent actions by some labour leaders, including disruptions to clinical servic…

…we had maintained that democracy can only thrive when political parties operate without intimidation, undue interference, or attempts to undermine legitimate opposition. "Today's judgment has reaffirmed that no individual or institution is above the law and that the judiciary remains the ultimate guardian of our consti…

…remained indispensable in promoting peaceful coexistence and discouraging violence, intimidation, hate speech and other actions capable of undermining the electoral process,” Babalola said. She appealed to the monarch to encourage political stakeholders to uphold peace before, during and after the election. “We respect…

…had been banned from leaving the country and stripped of his passport, condemning it as “intimidation” amid tensions with the government. Delly Sesanga, who heads the Envol party and is an ex-minister and former lawmaker, is a leading member of a new coalition against moves to amend the constitution paving the way to a…

…for journalism in the digital age. It shields reporters from tech-based censorship and intimidation, puts security agencies on notice that targeting media practitioners during protests will attract accountability, and reaffirms the ECOWAS Court as a vital shield for civic space in the region." Jide Oyekunle, while reac…

…activities and exercise his right to freedom of expression without fear of harassment, intimidation, arrest, or reprisals. "The administration must also end the growing authoritarian practices, uphold the rule of law and ensure respect for the human rights of everyone in Nigeria, including the rights to liberty, a fair…

…enforcement, arrest and prosecution of offenders involved in vote-buying and voter intimidation. The organisation further encouraged Ekiti residents to remain actively engaged in the democratic process beyond elections by holding elected officials and political parties accountable for their campaign promises, describin…

…Biodun Oyebanji, the winner of the election, Bejide alleged widespread vote-buying, intimidation, and electoral irregularities, which he said undermined the integrity of the process. The ADC candidate said he was rejecting the results "in their entirety", arguing that what transpired across parts of the state fell shor…

“Security agencies need to crack down harder on vote buying and voter intimidation. “Political parties must better train polling agents on electoral laws and guidelines. “Regulating incumbency powers and the use of state resources is critical to ensure fair competition. “Yiaga Africa stressed that while election admini…

…the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, ballot snatching, BVAS failures and voter intimidation. Maku, a former Minister of Information, made the demand on Sunday during a press briefing at his residence in Wakama, Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area, describing the election as a “sham” and accusing the Independ…

…The declaration came amid allegations of electoral irregularities, violence and voter intimidation by opposition parties, which have threatened legal action. Announcing the result, the Returning Officer, Professor Christian Ezeibe of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), said Asogwa polled 162,360 votes to defeat th…

…the election as a charade and rape of democracy, alleged that there were widespread intimidation and suppression of opposition voters by APC thugs, adding that thugs shot sporadically at Ogwu/Umuodu polling Unit, dispersed voters before running away with electoral materials. Also in his reaction, the National Vice Chai…

Allegations of vote-buying, voter intimidation and other electoral malpractices trailed Saturday's governorship election in Ekiti State, despite reports by election observers that the exercise was generally peaceful across the state. The candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dare Bejide, alleged that vote…

…called the “Nvosi faction” where tickets were allegedly allocated to candidates through intimidation and other undemocratic means. APC, which spoke through its Publicity Secretary, Uche Aguoru advised the LP, “Nvosi faction “to concentrate on facing its case at the Supreme Court to be able to determine its true status,…

…be in the record that I didn’t follow the evil men”. Etiki 2026: Violence, vote buying, intimidation mar governorship election

…to place themselves and their territories under British protection. Bribery, cajolery, intimidation, military aggression - any of these was used as occasion demanded, and without the slightest compunction. As time went on, it became clear to the British Government that the Royal Niger Company was unequal to the mountin…

…Election. The hub, however, expressed concern over incidents of vote-buying, voter intimidation and ballot-paper irregularities. The hub, comprising the Kukah Centre, TAF Africa, Nigerian Women Trust Fund (NWTF), Yiaga Africa, International Press Centre (IPC) and the Centre for Media and Society (CEMESO), made this kno…

…peacefully throughout the exercise, noting that there had been no reports of violence, intimidation or disruption in any part of the district. He added, "Well, the security situation in this part of the state has been peaceful. I do not expect any security breach. The people love themselves irrespective of political di…

…target. I am confident of victory," the governor said. When asked on the complaint of intimidation by the candidate of the PDP, Oyebanji said it remains an allegations. "He who alleges must prove, so it's in the realm of an allegation."

…authorities and security agencies to ensure that incidents of vote-buying and voter intimidation are properly investigated, stressing that the credibility of the election depends on the ability of relevant institutions to enforce the law without fear or favour.

…commence. The election, according to Obafemi, has also been stained by coordinated voter intimidation and rampant financial inducement. He expressed deep concern over security failures, alleging that thugs were being deployed to scare away some SDP loyalists. "Our people must be allowed to vote without a gun or a thug…

…and vote-buying schemes," revealing that 24 separate cases of vote-buying and voter intimidation were documented across nine local government areas. According to the report, some of the incidents were allegedly aimed at compromising the secrecy of the ballot and influencing voter choices. The observation hub further re…

…raised by the ADC candidate. Ekiti Poll: ADC candidate alleges vote buying, assault, intimidation as APC Chieftain denies claims

"Electoral offences attract sanctions. Vote buying, vote selling, ballot box snatching, violence and intimidation, destruction of electoral materials and disorderly conduct at polling units."