By Timileyin Okunlola    Many Nigerians are familiar with the Independent National Electoral Commission, however, only a few are aware of the quiet irony staring everyone in the eyes. The word “Independent” is clearly stated from the onset, but naming something independent and actually designing it to be independent are two very different exercises,

By Timileyin Okunlola  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) sits at the centre of Nigeria’s electoral process. For every election conducted, the commission carries the responsibilities of ensuring its success. As crucial as this role is, INEC’s actual powers often remain shrouded in ignorance as many citizens can’t say with confidence what those powers entail,

By Chinonyerem Orji A party candidate can spend months campaigning, raising funds, building a political structure and preparing for the elections, only to discover at the last minute that a dispute over the party primaries has put the entire candidacy at risk.   Sadly, that is one of the uncomfortable realities of Nigerian elections. Securing