Young Nigerians face significant barriers to meaningful political participation, from restricted party structures and weak civic literacy to declining trust and seasonal engagement. The Youth Political Clinic identifies these obstacles and offers practical responses for building lasting political influence.
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.
Speak Out Africa Initiative and civil society organisations have outlined nine formal demands to INEC over concerns about the preliminary voter register ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections. Their demands address publication delays, unrestricted voter access, alleged duplicate entries, statutory compliance, and transparent procedures for correcting discrepancies before the final register is certified.
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.
