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ODPMNigeria is a network of young leaders committed to driving positive change across Nigeria. An organization for the humanity and the development of Nigeria.

We focus on governance, civic engagement, and sustainable development to build a united and progressive nation.

30/09/2026

“Can persons with disabilities vote independently?”

Section 54 of the INEC 2026 Electoral Act provides for assistance to voters with visual impairment or other disabilities, including allowing a person of their choice to accompany them into the voting compartment. It also requires reasonable steps to support voting through Braille, large embossed print, electronic devices, sign-language interpretation, or off-site voting where appropriate.

29/09/2026

YOUR PVC. YOUR VOICE. YOUR CIVIC DUTY.

INEC has announced October 9, 2026 as the start of nationwide PVC collection for the 2027 General Elections.

If you registered during the 2026 CVR exercise, check your voter status and collection centre.

Stay informed. Know your rights. Participate.

21/09/2026

What happens when the number of votes is more than the number of accredited voters?

This is what the Electoral Act 2026 calls over-voting.

Under Section 51, a voter cannot vote more than once in an election. More importantly, where the number of votes cast at a polling unit exceeds the number of accredited voters, the Presiding Officer is required to cancel the result of that polling unit.

In simple terms:

Accredited voters = 300
Votes recorded = 320

That is over-voting.

The law says the result of that polling unit shall be cancelled.

Where this happens, there shall be no return for the election until another poll has taken place in the affected polling unit.

However, the Act also gives the Commission a provision to consider whether the cancellation would substantially affect the overall election result.

Why should voters know this?

Because understanding what happens when there is a problem with the numbers helps us understand that election results are not simply about the figures announced at the polling unit. There are rules governing how those figures are treated when they do not correspond with the accreditation data.

Know your vote. Know the process. Know the law.

18/09/2026

Throwback to our roundtable discussion in Bagwai LGA in 2020.

It was a great space for open conversations, different perspectives and meaningful ideas on issues affecting our community.

The energy, questions and contributions made the discussion one to remember.

Looking back at these moments, we can’t help but ask:

Are we ready for another scintillating roundtable in Bagwai?

We might just have another one coming.

What do you think?

17/09/2026

Where does your polling unit result go after you vote?

Voting does not end when you drop your ballot in the box. There is also a process for recording, transmitting, collating and keeping election results.

The Electoral Act 2026 introduces the National Electronic Register of Election Results under Section 62.

This is an electronic database that contains polling unit results and collated results. It also provides a system through which certified copies of election results can be obtained in printed or electronic form.

But what does this mean for the ordinary voter?

In simple terms:

You vote → votes are counted at the polling unit → the result is recorded → the result is transmitted → results are collated → the result becomes part of the electronic register.

The Act also provides for verification during collation. Where there is a dispute or question about a result, the relevant officers can check the original result sheet, accreditation data and the result transmitted from the polling unit. Where an error is found, the result can be re-collated.

So, when you vote, your responsibility does not end at casting your ballot. Understanding what happens to the result afterwards is also part of being an informed voter.

Civic Pulse Initiative
Making electoral information easier to understand, one provision at a time.

15/09/2026

What is actually new in the Electoral Act 2026?

Nigeria now has a new Electoral Act.

The Electoral Act 2026 repealed the Electoral Act 2022 and introduced a new legal framework for the conduct of federal, state and FCT Area Council elections.

But how many Nigerians have actually read it?

As we move closer to the 2027 elections, it is important that citizens understand the rules guiding the election they are preparing to participate in.

This is why Civic Pulse Initiative will be breaking down some of the important provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 in simple language.

We will look at what has changed, what voters should know, what rights citizens have, what election officials are required to do, and how citizens can better understand the electoral process.

Democracy works better when citizens understand the rules.

14/09/2026

DON'T JUST VOTE. KNOW WHO YOU ARE VOTING FOR.

Elections are not popularity contests.

Before supporting a candidate, take the time to understand who they are, what they stand for, what they have done, and what they intend to do if elected.

Look beyond campaign slogans, party colours, social media popularity, religious or ethnic sentiments.

Ask the important questions:

What is their track record?

What are their plans?

Can their promises realistically be delivered?

How have they served their community or held previous responsibilities?

An informed vote is a vote based on knowledge, not pressure, rumours or blind loyalty.

As 2027 approaches, let us make informed choices and demand better leadership.

Know the candidate. Know the issues. Then make your choice.

01/09/2026

NOT EVERYTHING YOU SEE IS TRUE.

As the 2027 elections draw closer, political information will flood our phones. Some will be accurate, some deliberately misleading, while others may simply be old information presented as new.

A picture can be taken out of context, a video can be edited, a headline can be misleading, and a screenshot can be fabricated. A rumour can even become “fact” simply because thousands of people have shared it.

So, before you believe or share political information, PAUSE. CHECK. VERIFY.

Ask yourself: Who published it? When was it published? What is the original source? Can other credible sources confirm it?

Being the first to share is not as important as being sure that what you share is true.

As citizens, we all have a role to play in protecting the integrity of our democratic conversation. Don't let misinformation make your decision for you.

Stay informed. Verify before you share.

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