Kenneth Eze examines questions raised by the inclusion and omission of candidates from INEC’s published lists ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections, calling for transparent explanations, consistent enforcement of electoral requirements and equal treatment of political parties to protect public confidence in the electoral process.
As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu prepares for the 2027 presidential election, his decision to delegate campaign engagements raises questions about accountability, public confidence and voters’ right to question candidates directly. Kenneth Eze argues that political surrogates cannot replace direct engagement with Nigerians on economic reforms, insecurity and the administration’s record.
Speak Out Africa Initiative (SOAI) congratulates the people of Osun State on their peaceful participation in the governorship election while raising serious concerns about electoral credibility, accountability, and the need for institutional reflection.
Zimbabwe’s Constitutional Amendment No. 3 replaces direct presidential elections with parliamentary selection, raising critical questions about democracy, accountability and the future of political participation. This opinion examines the implications for Zimbabwe’s working class, governance and the broader Southern African region.
Inspiring Active Citizenship Beyond Elections
Supporting indigenous businesses, innovation and economic growth.
Combating technology-facilitated violence through advocacy and action.
Promoting transparency and citizen oversight of public spending.
The Speak Out Africa Initiative (SOAI), under the GET-SAFE GBV Project, paid an advocacy visit to the
National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) in Abuja to strengthen collaboration towards combating
gender-based violence (GBV) in tertiary institutions and local communities across Nigeria.
The Speak Out Africa Initiative (SOAI) has secured the support of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) to strengthen collaboration on digital data protection and privacy for tertiary students and local actors under the #GETSAFE GBV Project
