The National Assembly should consider unbundling INEC to improve institutional efficiency and effectiveness.
Not Implemented
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
National Assembly (NASS)
Situation Room
High (3)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
The National Assembly should fast-track electoral reforms, particularly the establishment of an Electoral Offences Commission.
Not Implemented
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Medium(2)
National Assembly (NASS)
YIAGA Africa
Very High (4)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Advocate for passage of the Electoral Offences Commission Act to ensure a dedicated institution can arrest, investigate, and coordinate enforcement of electoral offences.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
National Assembly (NASS)
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
KDI
Indicative Medium (2)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
National Assembly should establish an independent readiness assurance investigation to verify INEC preparations before major elections.
Not Implemented
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
National Assembly (NASS)
Situation Room
Indicative Medium (2)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
National Assembly should perform thorough consideration of INEC appointees, investigating complaints against nominees.
Not Implemented
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
National Assembly (NASS)
Situation Room
Indicative Medium (2)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
National Assembly should undertake vigorous pre- and post-election legislative scrutiny of INEC and its implementation of the Electoral Act.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
National Assembly (NASS)
Situation Room
Indicative Medium (2)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Enact election legislation amendments well in advance of elections to allow voters, parties, and candidates time to adjust.
Not Implemented
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
National Assembly (NASS)
Situation Room
Indicative Medium (2)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Amend the Constitution to endorse early voting for election day workers, independent candidacy, and diaspora voting.
Not Implemented
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
National Assembly (NASS)
Situation Room
Indicative Medium (2)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Establish independent legal frameworks for Electoral Offences Commission, Political Parties Registration & Regulation Commission, and constituency delimitation agency.
Not Implemented
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
National Assembly (NASS)
Situation Room
Indicative Medium (2)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Implement the Justice Uwais Committee suggestion for the unbundling of INEC to improve efficiency and accountability.
Not Implemented
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
INEC
National Assembly (NASS)
Situation Room
Indicative Medium (2)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Replace the position of Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) with State Directors of Elections appointed as INEC employees under its control.
Not Implemented
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
INEC
National Assembly (NASS)
Situation Room
Indicative Medium (2)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Develop Mechanisms for enforcement of electoral offences.
Not Implemented
No evidence of implementation yet.ORWhere applicable, a bill may have been introduced/introduced and failed/passed/assented to by the President but no evidence of implementation yet.
2023 General Elections
Very High(4)
National Assembly (NASS)
IRI/NDI
Verified Medium (3)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Update Electoral Act 2022 to support absentee voting including observers, poll officials, security personnel.
Not Implemented
2023 General Elections
Very High(4)
National Assembly (NASS)
IRI/NDI
Verified Medium (3)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Prioritize gender quota legislation to increase women's representation in elected offices.
Not Implemented
2023 General Elections
Very High(4)
National Assembly (NASS)
IRI/NDI
Verified Medium (3)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Ensure legislative oversight of INEC and effective implementation of the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities Act, 2018..
In Progress
2023 General Elections
High(3)
National Assembly (NASS)
Inclusive Friends Association (IFA)
Verified Medium (3)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Ensure immediate access to key electoral information with legal sanction for non-compliance.
Partially Implemented
2023 General Elections
Very High(4)
INEC
National Assembly (NASS)
EU EOM
Verified Medium (3)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Implement affirmative action measures to increase women’s representation in political parties & elected offices.
Not Implemented
2023 General Elections
Very High(4)
National Assembly (NASS)
Political Parties
EU EOM
Verified Medium (3)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Adopt inclusive legislative/regulatory measures to protect voters' independent opinions and reduce harmful content without undermining free expression.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
High(3)
National Assembly (NASS)
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
EU EOM
Verified Medium (3)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Amend restrictive legislative provisions (e.g., cybercrimes Act, Official Secrets Acts) to align with international freedom of expression standards.
Partially Implemented
2023 General Elections
High(3)
National Assembly (NASS)
EU EOM
Verified Medium (3)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Transform federal government media (NTA,FRCN) into independent public broadcasters with editorial and financial autonomy.
Not Implemented
2023 General Elections
High(3)
National Assembly (NASS)
EU EOM
Verified Medium (3)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
