What are the gaps in the 1999 Constitution (as amended) that have made it difficult to have credible local government elections? How can these gaps be filled? These are the questions that our Executive Director Samson Itodo asks and answers in this opinion article, which also argues against the calls to abolish state independent electoral commissions in order to have credible local government elections. https://lnkd.in/dE_UDEts #lgelectionreforms
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We share the people's thoughts and angush about the lack of democracy in Nigeria. Our coalition of Civil Society Organizations "Local Government Autonomy Network in Kano State and "Alliances of Democrats" strongly Advocates the need to oppose the undemocratic trend taking hold of the Nation today. With so much self-serving politicians in office only satiating their personal whelms. The masses are hunger, the government service supply sectors healthcare, education, and regulatory roles are almost none existent. No credible elections, and even when elections are held there's no transparency, fairness and accountability. Local Government Concils are run by unelected officials and unqualified proxies!! No rules are operational, the level of decay is getting worst every day. The regulatory and State control system is being eroded by the day with no hope for redemption insight. #CSO, #LocalPressureGroups and INGOs must rise up to #ourdemocracynow Nigeria democracy is a individual investment platform for the strongest and most daring selfish aggrandisers to reap what they have not sown by arm twisting us #inthenameofdemocracy #MacArthur and our intervention/#UN agencies will have to realign It's policy and practice to achieve these.
"Unfortunately, the conduct of local government elections in virtually all the States of the Federation has become mere coronation of candidates of the ruling parties. It is time to stop the coronation and conduct proper elections." How governors undermined the independence of state electoral commission – INEC boss Read more: https://lnkd.in/diZPRHde #LGElectionsReforms
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In their latest position paper, #Rasanah research team examines the domestic and international landscapes preceding the elections, analyzing the key political factions, outlining electoral agendas and the primary aspects of candidates’ campaigns to rally the people. https://lnkd.in/eGzz5tH5
Iran’s Parliamentary and Assembly of Experts Elections: Turnout Reaches Historic New Low
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Electoral Court of South Africa upholds the candidature of Jacob Zuma for the upcoming general elections in May 2024 Read More Here- https://lnkd.in/gtSma3Jj #ConstitutionofSouthAfrica #electiondisqualification #ElectoralCommission #ElectoralCourt #JacobZuma #PresidentofSouthAfrica #SouthAfrica #SouthAfricanGeneralElections #scconline #SCC #legalnews #legalknowledge #scctimes #legalblog #legalupdates #lawstudent #legalresearch #legalstudies #surestwaytolegalresearch #bringingyouthebestlegalnews
Electoral Court of South Africa upholds the candidature of Jacob Zuma for the upcoming general elections in May 2024
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🌟 The debate on electoral reforms in Nigeria is 🔥! Groundbreaking proposals to improve the electoral process ahead of the 2023 elections are 🌿 essential to strengthening democracy. 🗳️💪 #ElectoralReforms #Nigeria2023 #InclusiveDemocracy 🇳🇬
Electoral Reforms in Nigeria: Urgency and Challenges
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The 2024 National and Provincial Elections marked a watershed moment in South African politics, as the AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS lost its parliamentary majority for the first time in three decades. Garnering only 40.18% of the vote, the ANC's decline signifies a growing voter discontent and shifting political allegiances. This outcome propels the need for coalition government discussions, with the ANC aiming to form a Government of National Unity. As the political terrain shifts, South Africa stands on the brink of a new era of governance and collaboration: https://lnkd.in/deB6jS27
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🌏🗳 Are you keeping up on the results of elections from around the world? We've got you covered! Read our latest election watch to learn about election results from August and September! https://lnkd.in/evgvx2VP
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Candidate nominations open for 2024 NSW Local Government elections | Prospective candidates should start lodging their nominations for the upcoming 2024 NSW Local Government elections now. #newswithoutpaywalls #hyperlocal #newengland #netimes #MatthewPhillips #NSWElectoralCommission #LocalGovernmentElections2024 #LocalNews #Localpolitics
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The Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill has been passed by the Senedd. Our FAQ article looks at some of the key questions about what happens next ⬇ https://lnkd.in/e9kJWH3N
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The trajectory of politics in #Cyprus can best be described as "fluid" ahead of the country's European Parliament election, writes Yiannos Katsourides. The decision to hold local elections and European elections simultaneously - for the first time in the country's history - makes predictions difficult. Meanwhile Turkish Cypriot voters could have an important influence on the outcome, with three Turkish Cypriot candidates set to feature on the platforms of Greek Cypriot parties. https://lnkd.in/gk-RfQCa #EP2024
Cyprus: the 2024 European Parliament elections – a changing political landscape
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