The real threat to the electoral fortunes of parties is not competition but the concentration of power in the hands...

On the collapse of ethical limits, the death of shame, and the quiet normalisation of boundless impunity in Nigerian public...

Let’s be honest, politicians are creating this crisis intentionally. Politicians recognise that confusion overstretches institutions, especially accountability institutions, while uncertainty...

National Assembly complex, Abuja. Elections are governed not by good intentions but by clearly prescribed rules. The bill’s landmark provisions...

As Nigeria transitions into full election mode for the 2027 general elections, the political temperature is heating up at a...

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) {CREDIT: VOA} The transition the leadership of Nigeria’s electoral commission should not be treated with...

Nigeria's 2027 elections, now just 21 months away, may be regulated by a new electoral law, possibly the Electoral Act...

The year 2024 marked 25 years of uninterrupted democratic rule in Nigeria. The 2024 electoral calendar, featuring four types of...

...the 2023 elections reinforced five undisputed factors central to rebuilding public trust and enhancing the integrity of Nigerian elections. First,...

Local government elections in Nigeria have long been marred by rampant rigging and manipulation, favouring incumbents and ruling parties. Since...

As stakeholders explore AI adoption and machine learning in African elections, attention must be placed on the risks and opportunities...

Not Too Young To Run rally Changing the face of politics in political contests defined by machine politics, patriarchy, and...

Former President Buhari’s ascendancy to office of the President was partly attributed to electoral reforms introduced by Jega-led INEC between...

As expected, political attention is shifting to the courts as aggrieved candidates and political parties that contested in Nigeria's 2023...

The BVAS machine. In elections, perception is everything. Introducing the BVAS and IReV into the framework for election results management...

The current funding model of political financing creates unfair competition and shrinks the political space to the detriment of competent...

To lessen gender disparities in party politics, parties are encouraged to uphold transparency and accountability in candidate selection. The credibility...

Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari As the we await the president’s assent with optimism and the announcement of new election dates...

...reform negotiation and implementation is a highly politicised process and a marketplace for political trade-offs and winsets. The big question...

Lauretta Onochie, the social media aide to President Muhammadu Buhari. Ominous evidence of democratic recession in Nigeria lies in President...