…event. He argued that the conference provided an opportunity for robust discussion of electoral reforms and other issues affecting Nigeria’s democratic development. Rather than what he described as “tantrums” at the conference, Lloyd urged the NBA to facilitate substantive engagement on electoral law and other matters…

…commission’s account on 28 July, 2026, the INEC Chairman called for constitutional and electoral reforms that would guarantee genuine financial autonomy for the electoral body. He pointed out that the current first-line charge arrangement had not fully insulated the commission from the limitations of the annual appropr…

…could only be delivered through the National Assembly rather than court action. “We need electoral reforms, not only in Nigerian football. Electoral reform is required in everything that we do,” he said. “The issue of the composition of Nigerian Football Association Congress has to do with the National Assembly. Let th…

…expert welcomed the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) assurances on electoral reforms but cautioned against excessive optimism, citing the experience of the 2023 general elections. According to him, credible elections will depend not only on technology but also on effective institutions and strict enfo…

…system and called for constitutional provisions to accommodate independent candidacy. On electoral reforms, the group urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to continue to discharge its constitutional responsibilities independently and called for measures that would strengthen public confidence in t…

…Expert Mission for Nigeria’s forthcoming elections to provide technical support for electoral reforms and the implementation of previous recommendations. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the Nigeria-European Union Strategic Partnership through sustained political engagement, expanded economic coopera…

…assignment in the country. The meeting comes amid growing national conversations on electoral reforms, economic challenges and efforts by political stakeholders to strengthen democratic institutions ahead of future elections. It also coincides with the conclusion of Montgomery’s diplomatic assignment in Nigeria next mo…

…members’ phone numbers for voter verification, full compliance with the agreed electoral reforms, and a level playing field for all candidates. Olagunju, a former General Secretary of the NBA, alleged that the NBA leadership abandoned an agreement reached at a meeting involving the association’s presidential candidates…

…Viewing Portal. Identity verification has also remained a key component of ongoing electoral reforms aimed at strengthening public confidence in the electoral process. In his remarks, Amupitan reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with NIMC, describing it as a major step towards building…

…glitches and isolated cases of electoral malpractice underscore the need for sustained electoral reforms. The NBA said it would release a comprehensive final report after the conclusion of the electoral process, containing detailed findings, analysis and recommendations.

…commission itself disagrees? How independent is Nigeria's judiciary? Have recent electoral reforms strengthened democracy or narrowed political competition? Should smaller political parties receive greater institutional support if Nigeria truly seeks multi-party democracy? Those questions remain unanswered. For now, th…