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
Perpetrators of electoral violence must be prosecuted and convicted; establish Electoral Offences Commission and Electoral Court to ensure speedy justice.
Not Implemented
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
Judiciary/Election Tribunals
KDI
Indicative Medium (2)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Strengthen compliance mechanisms of the Peace Accord and sanction perpetrators of electoral violence.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
Political Parties
WADEMOS
Verified Medium (3)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
ECOWAS should develop a framework for promoting electoral peace and security and countering election-related violence, learning from regional experience.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
The Presidency
WADEMOS
Verified Medium (3)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
The Inspector-General of Police should ensure timely deployment of police officers for the 11 March 2023 elections.
Partially Implemented
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
Nigerian Bar Association
Verified Medium (3)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
The Inspector-General of Police should ensure the immediate processing of persons arrested during the elections to allow for speedy prosecution.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
Security Agencies (Police/Civil Defence - NSCDC/Military)
Nigerian Bar Association
Verified Medium (3)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
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
Incentivize professional behaviour in security agencies through training and engagement.
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)
Development Partners/Observer Groups
IRI/NDI
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
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
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
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
ICCES should map polling units prone to violence and provide trained armed security.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
High(3)
INEC, Security Agencies
Connected Development (CODE)
Indicative Medium (2)
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