Speak Out Africa Initiative examines how inadequate civic education and leadership training for Nigerian girls contribute to women’s underrepresentation in governance. The policy paper calls for curriculum reform, structured mentorship, and stronger institutional accountability to develop future female leaders.
The official report presents the reported outcomes of the Kogi State Local Government Council elections across 21 LGAs and 239 wards, including party results, gender representation among chairmen, vice-chairmen and ward councillors, and recommendations for ongoing monitoring and evaluation.
Kenneth Eze questions INEC’s reported failure to make Nigeria’s 2027 Register of Voters accessible online, arguing that electoral transparency obligations must apply equally to the Commission and political parties. He calls for public access, clear explanations and verifiable compliance with the Electoral Act 2026.
With Nigeria’s 2027 general elections approaching, questions over online access to the voters’ register have raised concerns about electoral transparency. Kenneth Eze calls on INEC to make the register accessible, explain its compliance with the Electoral Act 2026 and ensure that voters can verify and challenge their registration details.
As Nigeria approaches the 2027 elections, soaring campaign billboard fees and reported incidents of political intimidation raise concerns about fair competition and democratic participation. Kenneth Eze calls for transparent fee structures, equal access to campaign advertising and stronger safeguards for opposition candidates and voters.
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
