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Yiaga Africa is a non-profit civic hub of change makers committed to the promotion of democratic governance, human rights and civic engagement.
We focus on in-depth research, providing critical analysis on key democratic and governance issues, crafting practical solutions, training and empowering citizens to lead change in their community.
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Preliminary Statement on the March 2023 Governorship Election
Introduction During the Saturday, March 18 governorship elections, Yiaga Africa deployed the Parallel Vote Tabulation (PVT) methodology to observe the elections in Benue, Delta and Kano States. A…
Pre-election Press Statement on the 2023 Governorship and State Assemblies Election
Introduction On March 18th, 2023, Nigerians will once again go to the polls to elect Governors in Twenty-eight (28) States and State Lawmakers into 993 state constituency seats. Undoubtedly, these…
Election Reflections : Inside the courts and challenging election outcomes
Inside the courts and challenging election outcomes Overview of Nigeria’s election dispute resolution process By Samson Itodo Litigating election disputes is contentious, complex, and excessively…
Local Government Election Observation in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects
Local Government Election Observation in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects Feasibility Study of Lagos and Oyo States Conducted by Yiaga Africa Watching The Vote Since the return to democratic…
Local Government Election Observation in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects
Local Government Election Observation in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects Feasibility Study of Lagos and Oyo States Conducted by Yiaga Africa Watching The Vote Since the return to democratic…
Is Election Technology the Game Changer in the 2023 Elections?
Nigeria’s new electoral act will be tested on a national scale during the 2023 general elections. The election is holding one year after the law came into effect following presidential assent on…
Youth Political Participation in Sokoto: Breaking the Stronghold and Creating Pathways
Executive Summary Youth political participation is critical to stable democratic process and governance and understanding its dynamics could help in scientific characterisation and classification of…
Youth Candidacy in Nigeria’s 2023 Elections
In the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will conduct elections in 176,846 polling units for elections into the office of the President,…
Youth Candidacy in Nigeria’s 2023 Elections
In the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will conduct elections in 176,846 polling units for elections into the office of the President,…
Report of the Observation of the National CVR Exercise and the Anambra State Display Claims and Objections.
Yiaga Africa’s Watching the Vote (WTV) trained observers continued to observe the continuous voter registration (CVR) exercise in 158 INEC registration centres across the six geo-political zones.…
Road to 2023: Tensions, Ungoverned Spaces & Limited Access for Elections
Nigeria’s 2023 general elections is Africa’s biggest elections in 2023. The election is an opportunity for Nigerians to elect leaders for respective offices which include the office of the President…
Road to 2023: Disruptions, Distortions, and Discordance
Yiaga Africa’s Watching The Vote Second National Pre-Election Observation (PREO) Report The 2023 election will no doubt be conducted amidst varying levels of insecurity with a likelihood of an…
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Election Reflections : Inside the courts and challenging election outcomes
Inside the courts and challenging election outcomes
Inside the courts and challenging election outcomes - – Samson Itodo
Inside the courts and challenging election outcomes - – Samson Itodo
Local Government Election Observation in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects
Local Government Election Observation in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects
Local Government Election Observation in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects
Local Government Election Observation in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects
Youth Political Participation in Sokoto: Breaking the Stronghold and Creating Pathways
Executive Summary
Youth Candidacy in Nigeria’s 2023 Elections
In the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) wi
Youth Candidacy in Nigeria’s 2023 Elections
In the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) wi
Legal Support To Youth Candidates
This request form is for youth candidates contesting for office in the 2023 general elections who
Report of the Observation of the National CVR Exercise and the Anambra State Display Claims and Objections.
Yiaga Africa’s Watching the Vote (WTV) trained observers continued t
Road to 2023: Tensions, Ungoverned Spaces & Limited Access for Elections
Nigeria’s 2023 general elections is Africa’s biggest elections in 2023.
Road to 2023: Disruptions, Distortions, and Discordance
Yiaga Africa’s Watching The Vote Second National Pre-Election Observation (PREO) Report
Will election security and executive impunity shape electoral outcomes in 2023?
Will election security and executive impunity shape electoral outcomes in 2023?
2023: Yiaga Africa's Election Observation Deployment Plan
Yiaga Africa’ Watching the Vote (WTV) is a citizen-led election observation initiative aimed at e
Election Amidst Security Threats
In June 2021, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) r
No Country Without Women
What data tells us on women’s representation in Government as at February 2020
My Election Buddy
My Election Buddy is a comprehensive voter education compendium for the 2023 General Elections in
Early Warning Signals For 2023 General Elections – Moshood Isah
The 2023 Presidential election is about 12 weeks away but the glaring early warning signals and v
Tackling Multidimensional Challenges as Stakeholders Prepare for Nigeria’s 2023 Polls
The stakes are indeed high for all election stakeholders ahead of Ni
Partnership, Collaborative Effort Imperative For Higher Voter Turnout In 2023 - Yiaga Africa, UNDP
Yiaga Africa Executive Director, Samson Itodo has said that coalition and strategic partnership a
Duly Elected or Duly Purchased?
Nigeria's democracy is under threat following growing trend of vote buying and selling in electio