38 articles tagged with “Elections”
The All Progressives Congress won uncontested victories in Kano and Rivers state assembly by-elections after major opposition parties boycotted polls citing irregularities and violence fears, raising fresh concerns about Nigeria's democratic processes.
Civil society organizations warn that electronic transmission of election results cannot eliminate electoral fraud on its own, while concerns mount over amendments to the Electoral Act potentially exacerbating voter apathy ahead of 2027 polls.
Major opposition parties withdrew from Kano State by-elections citing irregularities and violence fears, allowing the APC to win uncontested seats in Kano and Rivers assemblies amid growing concerns over Nigeria's electoral conduct.
Nigeria's federal capital territory conducted local government elections across 2,822 polling units on Saturday, with electoral observers praising technical improvements while allegations of vote-buying emerged in Gwagwalada.
Multiple electoral exercises across Nigeria, including bye-elections in Kano and Rivers states, recorded alarmingly low voter participation, raising fresh concerns about democratic engagement ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Federal Capital Territory elections on 21 February 2026 were marked by late starts, technical failures, and low voter turnout despite security deployments aimed at ensuring a peaceful process.
As synthetic media technology advances, Zimbabwe faces a new electoral threat where both real and fabricated videos can be dismissed as fake, creating a crisis of trust that could undermine democratic processes.
Chief Justice Martha Koome confronts renewed scrutiny over 2017 election cases while newly elected Law Society of Kenya President Charles Kanjama inherits the challenge of defending constitutional principles amid mounting government pressure.
Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress conducts ward congresses and candidate screenings amid political violence in Ondo State and a power struggle between Governor Yusuf and former mentor Kwankwaso in Kano.
From candidate withdrawals in FCT elections to religious prophecies targeting state governors, Nigeria's political arena confronts mounting challenges of misinformation and institutional integrity as the 2027 general elections approach.
Multiple elections across Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory and Rivers State are underway, with political analysts viewing these contests as critical indicators of party strength ahead of the 2027 general elections.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the controversial 2026 Electoral Act into law, drawing mixed reactions from political observers, civil society leaders, and opposition figures who question its implications for Nigeria's electoral integrity.
Nigerian security forces have implemented sweeping movement restrictions and personnel redeployments across three regions ahead of Saturday's elections, sparking debate over balancing electoral security with citizens' rights.
Nigeria faces a weekend of critical electoral activities, with Lagos APC screening 540 aspirants for local government congresses, FCT Area Council elections deploying citizen observers, and Rivers State conducting bye-elections amid gubernatorial endorsements and security restrictions.
President Bola Tinubu has signed electoral reform legislation as Nigeria begins preparations for the 2027 general elections, while the FCT prepares for Saturday's area council polls amid political party reorganization.