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Our vision is to build a people-driven democratic and developed Africa.

16/05/2026

What does the law really say about consensus primaries in Nigeria? Until the law backing consensus is followed to the letter, a ‘consensus’ candidate cannot and should not emerge.

In this episode of Election 101 in 5 (Season 2.0), you will understand the legality of Consensus, and how aspirants through this process are selected.

Watch here 👉 https://youtu.be/kV_QD5s9W7w

Ekiti, the Power is in Your Hands! ​On June 20, 2026, the people of Ekiti will head to the polls to decide who leads the...
16/05/2026

Ekiti, the Power is in Your Hands! ​On June 20, 2026, the people of Ekiti will head to the polls to decide who leads the state into the next chapter.

​Your vote isn't just a piece of paper, it’s your voice, your choice, and your power!

What exactly do Nigerians want to hear before they believe the promises and support any presidential candidate? You tell...
15/05/2026

What exactly do Nigerians want to hear before they believe the promises and support any presidential candidate? You tell us!!!

Amaechi says he can turn Nigeria around in four years, while Peter Obi says if elected, he will serve only one term and leave. As 2027 conversations continue to heat up, Nigerians are once again listening closely to different visions, promises, and plans for the country.

Do you believe?

The Ballot has the details and more! Read here 👉 https://bit.ly/Series3Issue18

14/05/2026

Still confused about how political parties choose candidates in Nigeria? Does Direct Primaries and Consensus sound strange to you?

Well This episode of Election 101 in 5 breaks down Section 84(2) of the Electoral Act 2026 in simple terms and explains what the law actually says about party primaries and candidate nomination.

Watch the full episode here 👉
https://youtu.be/zqbe6X1KFXs

13/05/2026

We’re still reliving the impact of the Gen-Z Democratic Innovation Lab. What began as a space filled with doubt and frustration about Nigeria’s democracy has grown into a community of young people ready to carry the message of civic action and democratic participation everywhere they go.

From disbelief to action, this is what youth-led change looks like.

From the start of Political Party Primaries to the Swearing-In ceremonies, the road to 2027 is already being paved. Stay...
13/05/2026

From the start of Political Party Primaries to the Swearing-In ceremonies, the road to 2027 is already being paved. Stay informed, stay engaged with the process.

Keep following for more updates.

12/05/2026

Why are political parties required to notify INEC at least 21 days before conducting their primaries?

In this episode of Election 101 in 5 Season 2, we break down the “21-Day Rule” and why it plays a bigger role in credible elections than many Nigerians realize.

Watch now: https://shorturl.at/bAIdZ

If you already have your PVC, leave a 👍🏾. If you don’t, drop a “wait for me” INEC has resumed the final phase of the Con...
12/05/2026

If you already have your PVC, leave a 👍🏾. If you don’t, drop a “wait for me”

INEC has resumed the final phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise ahead of the 2027 General Elections.

🗓️ 11 May – 10 July 2026

If you just turned 18, missed previous registration phases, want to transfer your registration, correct your details, or replace a lost/damaged PVC, this is your opportunity.

Are you a civil society leader, movement organiser, or governance advocate in West Africa working to turn resistance int...
12/05/2026

Are you a civil society leader, movement organiser, or governance advocate in West Africa working to turn resistance into real action?

Applications are now open for self-funded and organisation-funded participants to join our Building Solidarity Conference 2.0 in , , a space for collaboration, strategy, and regional solidarity.
If you’ve been doing the work, this is your sign to be in the room.

More details in the flyer, Apply Now!

11/05/2026

Serious question… is party primaries really any different from deciding which meat enters the stew and which one ends up inside soup? Somebody is always selecting what eventually makes it to the table.

That’s exactly why party primaries matter. They may seem like “politicians’ business,” but they often determine who eventually gets on the ballot long before election day. So who really decides which candidate emerges, and why should ordinary Nigerians care?

Find out all these and more on this episode of Election 101 in 5.

Obi and Kwankwaso have officially switched camps, INEC has opened the final voter registration window ahead of 2027, the...
08/05/2026

Obi and Kwankwaso have officially switched camps, INEC has opened the final voter registration window ahead of 2027, the Senate is tightening its leadership rules, and ADC’s new nomination fees are already shaking pockets across the country.

A real question came from Goodluck Jonathan this week: “You want me to contest, but do you even have your voter card?”
So before 2027 starts trending properly… do you have your PVC?

Read this week’s issue here 👉 https://bit.ly/Series3Issue17

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