Electoral reforms should strengthen INEC’s operational capacity through timely funding, decentralised planning, consistent communication, real-time result publication, early voting.
Partially Implemented
2025 Anambra Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
INEC
Situation Room
Very High (4)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Address persistent logistical bottlenecks to ensure polling units are fully operational at the official start time.
In Progress
2025 Anambra Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
INEC
YIAGA Africa
Very High (4)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
Address persistent late opening of polls by improving logistics and oversight of transport providers engaged for election duties.
In Progress
2025 Anambra Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
INEC
Situation Room
Very High (4)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should improve logistical planning to address delays caused by late arrival of materials and security escorts.
In Progress
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
INEC
Kukah Centre
High (3)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should apply electoral rules uniformly and sanction violations by institutions or individuals to prevent recurrence.
Partially Implemented
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
INEC
Situation Room
Very High (4)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should improve internal coordination, staff communication and compliance with procedures to address operational lapses.
In Progress
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
INEC
Situation Room
High (3)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
The National Assembly should conduct regular pre- and post-election oversight of INEC’s compliance with electoral laws.
In Progress
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
National Assembly (NASS)
Situation Room
Medium (2)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should institutionalise post-election audits to investigate failed polling units, pre-filled result sheets and other irregularities.
Implemented
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
INEC
Situation Room
Medium (2)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should review policies to ensure voters in polling units affected by suspension or cancellation are not disenfranchised.
Implemented
2023 Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Off-cycle Elections
Low(1)
INEC
YIAGA Africa
Medium (2)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should expand mock accreditation exercises to mock elections or voting to educate voters and reduce mistakes.
Implemented
This recommendation has been fully implemented as reported by stakeholders or verified news sources.
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
INEC
KDI
Indicative Medium (2)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should conduct post-election audits of ballots to identify invalid votes and improve voter education interventions.
Implemented
This recommendation has been fully implemented as reported by stakeholders or verified news sources.
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
INEC
KDI
Indicative Medium (2)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should improve crisis communication during elections, providing detailed, regular, and progressive updates.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
INEC
Situation Room
Indicative Medium (2)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should provide clear instructions to Collation and Returning Officers to correct calculation errors and avoid arbitrary handling of results.
Implemented
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
INEC
Situation Room
Indicative Medium (2)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should establish a robust internal results verification mechanism before official proclamation of winners.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
INEC
Situation Room
Indicative Medium (2)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should make training manuals user-friendly and widely available to staff and stakeholders.
Implemented
2023 General Elections
Low(1)
INEC
Situation Room
Indicative Medium (2)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should improve staff capacity through robust learning programmes, training, and mock election exercises.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
INEC
Situation Room
Indicative Medium (2)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should ensure compliance with election procedures and reduce inconsistencies across all levels.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
INEC
Situation Room
Indicative Medium (2)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should strengthen procurement, logistics, and operational capacity.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
INEC
Situation Room
Indicative Medium (2)
POST-ELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS REPOSITORY
INEC should prioritise thorough planning, full implementation of Strategic Plan, Election Project Plan, and Election Management System.
In Progress
2023 General Elections
Medium(2)
INEC
Situation Room
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
