…read: “I write to bring to your urgent attention a grave threat to public peace and electoral integrity involving one Mr Abayomi Hunye (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Subject’). “The Subject has notoriously and unlawfully taken to the public domain, including print and social media, parading himself as the Governorshi…

…democracy, equality of political participation, freedom of expression and association, electoral integrity and citizens’ meaningful participation in public affairs.” “We would be grateful if the requested information is provided within 7 days of the receipt and/or publication of this letter. If we have not heard from y…

…KDI further identified vote trading and voter inducement as continuing threats to electoral integrity, saying it received reports of inducement across all 30 LGAs. According to the organisation, party supporters accounted for 46.8 per cent of reported actors involved in inducement, followed by party agents at 29.8 per…

…as a seamless political process is guaranteed in a secure environment. “Security and electoral integrity are not separate rooms in the house of democracy. They are supporting pillars of the same structure. When insecurity prevents citizens from voting, democracy is diminished. When violence determines access to polling…

…upgrades deployed by the Independent National Electoral Commission helped safeguard electoral integrity during the recently concluded Osun State governorship election. The Athena Election Observatory is an independent electoral integrity initiative established by the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership, an Abuja-ba…

…of how technology, citizen vigilance and institutional preparedness could strengthen electoral integrity. Yiaga Africa, in its Process and Results Verification for Transparency (PRVT) statement on the election released on Sunday in Osogbo, said its statistical estimates closely matched the official results announced by…

…part of the EU-backed regional programme designed to strengthen democratic governance, electoral integrity, peace and security across ECOWAS member states by supporting media organisations, civil society groups and other stakeholders combating disinformation.

…validate or challenge official declarations. When citizens become active custodians of electoral integrity, democracy becomes stronger. What does the discovery of a fake federal agency operating for years say about the quality of governance, institutional oversight and leadership in Nigeria? How do you think this affec…

…a government lacking moral legitimacy and genuine accountability. “If Femi Falana says electoral integrity begins with transparent party primaries, then every democrat must pay attention. When candidates are imposed and the wishes of party members are ignored, democracy has already been defeated before the general elec…

…reflection on the issues that define the future of our democracy. The […] The post Electoral integrity and path to good governance appeared first on Tribune Online.

…foster constructive dialogue, embrace innovation and work collectively towards deepening electoral integrity and democratic governance in Nigeria,” he said. Also speaking, the Deputy Chief Registrar (Litigation) of the Federal High Court, Abuja, Tamara Preye, said initiatives that improve confidence in the electoral pr…

…Lecture held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, themed"Restoring Electoral Integrity: The Path to Good Governance and Public Accountability." He argued that electoral integrity cannot exist without transparent party primaries. "Please, let us stop deceiving ourselves. If you are going to talk abou…

…Act, 2026, describing the development as a major milestone in efforts to enhance electoral integrity through secure digital identity verification. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), stated this while receiving the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NIMC, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, and members of…

…provisions of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and ultimately undermines the nation's electoral integrity. The AGF argued that unless the court intervened, INEC would continue to act in breach of its constitutional duty by retaining parties that have failed to meet the minimum requirements prescribed by law. However,…

…ecosystem faces growing threats from coordinated misinformation capable of undermining electoral integrity, fuelling political tension and eroding public trust in democratic institutions. The resolution was contained in a communiqué issued on Saturday at the end of a three-day regional capacity-building workshop held d…

…at polling units, allegations of financial inducement remained a serious threat to electoral integrity. "Widespread reports of vote buying and voter inducement raise serious concerns about the integrity of voter choice and the extent to which the outcome reflected the free will of the electorate," the report stated. On…

…has improved, vote buying and management lapses remain serious threats to Nigeria's electoral integrity.” Yiaga Africa validates Ekiti 2026 governorship results

…ballot papers were also discovered at a polling unit, raising concerns over electoral integrity in the country. A video clip that circulated on social media during the election also captured the moment a party stakeholder was disbursing cash to electorates. APC caught distributing alleged uncollected PVCs There were vi…

The Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency bye-election in Kano State was conducted peacefully on Saturday, with a notable voter turnout and