Ozioma V. Nwadike discusses the dilemma of parallel party primaries in Nigeria and argues that conflicting winners undermine the electoral process’ legitimacy, leading to a lack of trust in the system and elected representatives.

In the the first of a two-part series, Ugochukwu Ezeh discusses judicial transparency, corruption and the integrity of democratic institutions against the backdrop of the contested presidential election in Nigeria.

In the second of a two-part series focused on the contested presidential election in Nigeria, Ugochukwu Ezeh argues that the timeous judicial determination of electoral disputes is crucial to ensuring that leaders possess credible and legitimate democratic mandates.

In the first of a two-part series of blog posts focused on the contested presidential election in Nigeria, Ugochukwu Ezeh considers the existing electoral dispute resolution system and argues that it leaves much to be desired.

Leaving too much room for human intervention increases the possibility of manipulation in any sphere. This is no less true with regard to the electoral process. We need ICT solutions that foster credibility and transparency in electoral processes and outcomes.