As the dust settles from #NigeriaDecides2023, Cheta Nwanze examines the phenomenon of identity politics and growing cults of personality, drawing parallels to similar movements like Trumpism in the United States.
Tag: Nigerian Election 2023
Igi Oyin [Honey Tree]
During the Lagos state gubernatorial elections, held on on March 18th, 2023, Igbos were targeted in certain parts of Lagos. Some were told they could only vote if they were going to support the governing APC. In other instances, people were not allowed to vote because they “looked Igbo”. Republished here with permission, Feyi Fawehinmi wrote this piece on his Medium in the aftermath of those events.
IS THE F.C.T. NIGERIA’S PRESIDENTIAL KINGMAKER?
The Labour Party and the PDP have employed several different claims to try and convince the Supreme Court to overturn the presidential election of 25 February 2023. In the first of our series looking at each one, Ameze Belo-Osagie starts with a step-by-step examination of the FCT question for the Grey Continent. Part two of the series looking at vice president elect, Kashim Shettima’s alleged double nomination is already available.
WHY ARE GOVERNORS MORE IMPORTANT THAN PRESIDENTS IN NIGERIA?
Governors hold significant power and influence over the day-to-day lives of Nigerians… Nigerians should be much more demanding of them.
How old – or young – were the Nigerian Presidential candidates? Where were the women? And who has a PhD? What the data shows…
Nigeria’s electoral commission recently released data on the 2023 general election candidates.
Allwell Okpi at Africa Check took a closer look – and found some interesting facts voters should know.
VIOLENCE AND VOTE BUYING IN IKA NORTH EAST ON ELECTION DAY
A reporter’s first hand account finds vote buying and violence during a day of observing national elections at Ika North East.
Independent audit of iReV portal uploads casts doubt on INEC results for Rivers state, others
Individuals from around the world have looked at the iReV portal and found that results given by INEC for Rivers State greatly inflated APC’s figures, while Labour Party votes were undercounted, PDP still third. The system, which is built to be impartial and accurate, already shows discrepancies with INEC’s declared results.
Perhaps Kogi, not Kwara is the real bellwether in Nigeria’s elections
There is however a neighbouring state screaming, “hello, am I invisible?”
21 Questions for a Presidential Candidate: Omoyele Sowore
Who are the people seeking to be president of Nigeria? We know their “credentials” for what they’re worth, we know about their public faces and what they present to the world. But who are they […]
What Nigerian 2023 Election scenarios could happen?
The final list of candidates approved for the 2023 presidential election, as published by INEC, has 18 candidates with three true contenders that are Tinubu Bola Ahmed of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Obi Peter […]
Trivia Quiz – Nigerian Presidential Elections
Are you a know-it-all about all things Nigeria? Test your political knowledge with our mini trivia quiz!
The Importance of Strong Local Governance for Nigeria
Nigeria will not develop to the levels we want without fundamental shifts in local governance, and especially in the attitudes of Nigerians to local governance. I think it is clear that we need to direct a lot more activism in this direction.
10 disinformation trends in election season
Africa Check explains the 10 types of false information in the campaigns they’ve spotted so far in the #NigeriaDecides2023 Elections. Nigeria’s 2023 elections are only weeks away. Voters are set to pick a president and […]
Wisdom of crowds: what do the crowds at election rallies tell us?
The last few months have seen social media posts proclaim the viability of candidates based on how big their crowds are. Candidate X brings Lagos to a standstill! Standing room only as Candidate Y fills […]
A guide to understanding opinion polls during the campaign season
Nigeria’s 2023 elections will be the seventh since the country’s return to democratic rule in 1999. And voter interest – and registration – is surging. Campaigning officially began on 28 September. Now many are looking to estimate the likely success of political parties and […]