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Is Nigeria truly ready for credible, peaceful, transparent and inclusive elections in 2027? My answer is: Nigeria has made progress, but we are not yet where we need to be. The 2023 General Elections demonstrated both the possibilities and the limitations of electoral reform and technology in Nigeria. The introduction and deployment of technologies such as the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV) represented significant steps towards improving accreditation and transparency. However, technology alone cannot guarantee credible elections. Credible elections require credible institutions, strong laws, responsible political actors, informed citizens, effective security, transparent processes and public trust. 1. Electoral Reform Must Go Beyond Technology The Electoral Act provides an important legal framework for conducting elections. However, laws must not only exist on paper; they must be clear, enforceable and consistently imple...

COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED AT THE INAUGURAL VIRTUAL STAKEHOLDER DIALOGUE ON THE #ROADTO2027 NIGERIA ELECTIONS ISSUES & CONCERNS DIALOGUE SERIES HELD ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026.   The Rally for Peaceful Election , in collaboration with the Indomitable Youths Organization (IYO) , Josemaria Escriva Foundation (JOSEF) and Stakeholders convened the sessions of the #RoadTo2027: Nigeria Elections Issues & Concerns Dialogue Series , a non-partisan platform designed to promote informed citizen engagement, peaceful political participation, accountability, good governance and credible elections in Nigeria. The 60-minute interactive dialogue brought together representatives of civil society organizations, youth and women-focused organizations, development and human rights actors, electoral stakeholders and other concerned citizens from different parts of Nigeria. The dialogue recognized that the journey towards the 2027 General Elections requires early, sustained and inclusive engagement...