The Inspector-General of Police should review the conduct of police officers during the Presidential and National Assembly elections and discipline officers found complicit in violations.
Not Implemented
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
Nigerian Bar Association
Verified Medium (3)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Security agencies should continue to professionally discharge their duties with respect for the rule of law.
Not Applicable
Recommendation cannot be measured for practical implementation because it is primarily civic-behavioural or aspirational.
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
AU/ECOWAS
Verified Medium (3)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Anticipate and proactively deploy forces to mitigate election violence in high-risk locations.
In Progress
Conversation may have begun for its implementation or implementation has started and is ongoing.ORWhere applicable, a Bill may have been introduced/passed/assented to by the President.
2023 General Elections
Very High(4)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
IRI/NDI
Verified Medium (3)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Protect journalists from attacks and intimidation during elections.
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)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
IRI/NDI
Verified Medium (3)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Establish combined call centers for reporting electoral offences.
In Progress
Conversation may have begun for its implementation or implementation has started and is ongoing.ORWhere applicable, a Bill may have been introduced/passed/assented to by the President.
2023 General Elections
High(3)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
IRI/NDI
Verified Medium (3)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Legally codify ICCES leadership, composition, replicate at state levels.
Partially Implemented
Some elements of the recommendation have been implemented, but not fully. Work may have stopped.
2023 General Elections
High(3)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
IRI/NDI
Verified Medium (3)
Impose penalties on police officials acting in a partisan way or failing to act against 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)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
IRI/NDI
Verified Medium (3)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Clarify and enforce security agencies authority to halt electoral offences at PUs.
In Progress
Conversation may have begun for its implementation or implementation has started and is ongoing.ORWhere applicable, a Bill may have been introduced/passed/assented to by the President.
2023 General Elections
Very High(4)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
IRI/NDI
Verified Medium (3)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Publicize and enforce penalties for electoral offences, including vote buying.
Partially Implemented
2023 General Elections
Very High(4)
INEC
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
IRI/NDI
Verified Medium (3)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Develop special protocols for protection of voters and observers with disabilities and ensure personnels are trained to implement them.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Very High(4)
INEC
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
Inclusive Friends Association (IFA)
Verified Medium (3)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Ensure impartiality and neutrality of security agents during elections.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Very High(4)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
FIDA Nigeria
Verified Medium (3)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Address impunity for electoral offences by strengthening inter agency coordination and publishing consolidated outcomes.
Partially Implemented
2023 General Elections
Very High(4)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
EU EOM
Verified Medium (3)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Guarantee legal access for observers and media to all election stages with sanctions for obstruction.
Not Implemented
2023 General Elections
Very High(4)
INEC
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
EU EOM
Verified Medium (3)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Strengthen campaign regulation enforcement with an effective monitoring & sanction mechanism
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Very High(4)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
EU EOM
Verified Medium (3)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Neutralize pre-election threats: Security agencies address early warning signs
In Progress
2023 General Elections
High(3)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
YIAGA Africa
Verified High (4)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Limit excesses of incumbents by restraining use of state institutions to intimidate opponents.
Not Implemented
2023 General Elections
High(3)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
YIAGA Africa
Verified Medium (3)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Security agencies should be better prepared to prevent voter intimidation and election‑day violence.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Very High(4)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
CLP/JDPC
Verified High (4)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Security agencies should collaborate with community‑based security outfits on early warning.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
High(3)
Security Agencies, Community Groups
CLEEN Foundation
Verified High (4)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Security agencies should act professionally and transparently with equal protection for all.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Very High(4)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
CLEEN Foundation
Indicative Medium (2)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Security agencies should deploy non‑kinetic strategies to counter disinformation and violent mobilisation.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
CLEEN Foundation
Verified High (4)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY