Nigerian Democratic Report

Anambra 2025: The Issues, Challenges, Party Dynamics 0
- Analysis, News
- September 1, 2025
With Anambra state’s governorship election set for November 8, 2025, political dynamics centre on party strategy, voter expectations, and institutional credibility. This election serves as an important assessment of democratic stability in the South-East and indicates whether future governance will effectively address ongoing economic, social, and security issues. Before the 2025 Anambra state governorship election,

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Tinubu Addresses Criticism by Outlining Accomplishments on Project Distribution 0
- News
- September 1, 2025
Discussions about the key issues that may influence the 2027 elections are increasing. President Bola Tinubu has responded to concerns regarding inclusivity and the distribution of projects across the country and intends to address these topics directly, going forward. Using his verified X handle, Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT, the President highlighted the achievements of his

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Rivers State Local Government Election Peaceful as APC Clears the Polls 0
- News
- August 31, 2025
The Rivers State electoral commission conducted local government elections in all 23 Rivers State councils on Saturday; while the process was peaceful, voter turnout was low. Several residents engaged in other activities while youths were seen playing football across the State capital. Surprisingly, the opposition All Progressives Congress won the majority of the Chairmanship positions.

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Fact Check: No, Nigerians Are Not Creating a Parallel Government in South Africa 0
- NDR FactCheck, News
- August 29, 2025
CLAIM: Nigerians are creating a parallel government in South Africa and are facing deportation. VERIFICATION: False. The circulating video does not show Nigerians creating a parallel government in South Africa. It is an old video from an Igbo community family meeting in the diaspora, misrepresented to push false claims. FULL STORY A video recently surfaced

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Rivers State: Court Sanctions Local Government Election for Tomorrow 0
- News
- August 29, 2025
The Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has determined that the local government elections, set for Saturday, August 30, 2025, will take place as scheduled, notwithstanding ongoing legal efforts to suspend the process. Justice Stephen Jumbo rejected a motion to halt the polls, stating it lacked merit. The court granted a motion for substituted

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2027 Elections: Voter Registration Triggers Early Controversies 0
- Analysis
- August 29, 2025
Election rigging often begins with voter registration, so, unsurprisingly, the Continuous Voter Registration has sparked controversy just two weeks into the process. The controversies underscore the crucial role technology plays in elections. Previously, voter registration was used for rigging by adding fake names, but smart cards and BVAS prevented duplicate voting. However, manipulation has now

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