Electoral Act: CNPP, Kukah Centre, Yiaga Africa, ADC, others knock Tinubu
Several groups, including the Conference of Nigerian Political Parties, the Kukah Centre, Yiaga Africa, and the African Democratic Congress, have criticized President Bola Tinubu over the newly signed Electoral Act. They argued that some provisions may weaken transparency and public trust in elections. The groups said retaining manual collation as a backup to electronic transmission […]
Vote buying dominated Anambra election – Yiaga Africa
Civil society organisation, Yiaga Africa, has raised concerns over widespread vote-buying in the just-concluded Anambra governorship election. In its post-election observations released on Sunday, the group reported that several political actors allegedly influenced voters with cash, food items, and material gifts at polling centers. According to Yiaga Africa, this practice undermined the credibility of the […]
Be prepared for political participation – Yiaga Africa boss urges youths
Samson Itodo, the head of Yiaga Africa, has called on Nigerian youths to prepare for politics that is focused on strong values and good performance. He believes young people must be ready to lead with purpose, not just join politics for popularity. Itodo said youth leadership should not only be about having large numbers. It […]
Compulsory voting in Nigeria: ‘Bill can’t be passed’ – YIAGA Africa kicks
The Director of YIAGA Africa, Samson Itodo, has said that Nigeria would not be the first country to introduce compulsory voting laws. However, he strongly disagrees with the idea of sending people to jail for not voting. He described the six-month jail term as too harsh and said it takes away people’s freedom to choose […]