The 2024 Edo and Ondo off-cycle governorship elections were conducted within Nigeria’s evolving electoral landscape, presenting both progress and persistent challenges in the country’s democratic process. These elections provided critical insights into electoral integrity, security, transparency, and fairness, offering a comparative analysis of past elections while benchmarking against international best practices. This report presents a comprehensive assessment of key electoral challenges, focusing on election security, vote-buying, climate-resilient elections, and the impact of the extended pre-election period. The findings provide actionable recommendations to strengthen Nigeria’s electoral processes and build a resilient democratic...Read the full report

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