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

  By Timileyin Okunlola  Every election night ends the same way — a winner is declared, results are announced, and for many Nigerians, that’s where the story ends. However, for a significant number of contestants, that’s actually where a different process begins: the legal battle of affirming who occupies an office legitimately. As often anticipated,