Bricache Intelligence

  The 2023 Presidential and National Assembly elections in Nigeria marked a defining moment in the nation’s democratic journey. Beyond the political campaigns, party structures, and elite negotiations, one reality became unmistakably clear: the ordinary citizen possesses enormous political power. For perhaps the first time in recent history, the collective voice of the people disrupted long-standing political calculations and demonstrated that electoral outcomes could no longer be taken for granted. Across communities, markets, churches, mosques, campuses, and social gatherings, a new political consciousness emerged. Citizens who had previously remained politically indifferent suddenly became active participants in the democratic process. Young people, first-time voters, professionals, artisans, traders, and members of the diaspora mobilized around a common desire for change and accountability. One of the most remarkable developments during the 2023 elections was the rapid ris...

  For many years, voter education in Nigeria has largely focused on informing citizens about how to register for the Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC), how to collect it, and how to mobilize voters to come out on election day. While these steps are important, they are no longer sufficient. Nigerians are asking deeper and more fundamental questions: Will my vote truly count? And if it does, how can I defend it? The real challenge confronting voter participation in Nigeria today is not a lack of awareness about voter registration or election dates. It is the growing distrust in the electoral process and in the ability of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure that votes cast at polling units are accurately reflected in the final results. Citizens Want More Than Mobilization: They Want Protection of Their Votes Citizens are eager to know what happens after they cast their votes. They want clear, practical information on how their votes are counted, transmitt...

The ongoing recall process of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan presents a crucial test of the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) integrity. INEC's integrity has been questioned in the past, and this recall process will be a significant milestone for Nigeria's democracy. The Recall Process Recalling a Senator or House of Representatives member in Nigeria involves a multi-step process: Step 1: Petition: More than half of the registered voters in the Senator's or House of Representatives member's constituency must sign a petition, alleging their loss of confidence in the member. Step 2: Submission to INEC: The petition is submitted to the Chairman of INEC. Step 3: Verification: INEC verifies the signatures on the petition to ensure they meet the required threshold. Step 4: Notification: If the petition is valid, INEC notifies the Senator or House of Representatives member. Step 5: Public Notice: INEC issues a public notice stating the date, time, and loc...

 The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room, a coalition of over 200 civil society organizations dedicated to promoting credible elections and governance in Nigeria, has strongly condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. This move has raised critical concerns about the limits of executive power and the protection of democratic institutions in Nigeria. The South-South Zone of the Situation Room issued the statement from Benin City, signed by Dr. Jude Obasanmi, the South-South Zonal Coordinator, Dr. Bright Oniovokukor from the Indomitable Youths Organization, and other stakeholders. The group expressed strong reservations about the President's decision, which appears to exceed his constitutional authority and undermine the principles of federalism. They argued that the President's declaration contravenes the Nigerian Constitution, undermining federalism and the separation of powers. The suspension of elected officials and impos...

  Looking at the history of Edo State right from independence it may beat your imagination that two Senatorial districts have actually dominated the helms of affairs as Administrator and Governors. The Edo North and Edo South have always been in charge while the Edo Central have been perpetually left out.  Nigeria A little dive into the pre-independence era, we can attest that Chief Anthony Eromosele Enahoro CON of blessed memory was one of Nigeria's foremost anti-colonial and pro-democracy activists. He was also very instrumental in the struggle for Nigeria's independence and he hailed from Uromi. His track record shows that he did well.    Post-independence, we also had Prof. Ambrose Alli who ruled in the then Bendel State has his legacy still speaking volume today. He happens to be the last of those that has come from Edo Central Senatorial District. However, historically, during his reign, neither the Edo State nor the Senatorial Distr...

  FINAL EPISODE PRESS RELEASE Stakeholders have continued to meet and interact on the  Rally for Peaceful Election  platform. The interactive sessions focused on  Emerging Threats to Peace before, during and after the 2023 General Elections in South-South Region, Nigeria.  We had ten (10) weekly episodes from 19 th  January – 23 rd  March, 2023. We sincerely appreciate the discussants that were majorly drawn from the South-South States in addition to those outside the region and in diaspora. The 10 episodes held availed participants the opportunity to analyze many issues before and briefly after the elections across the South-South Zone in particular and the Country in general. However, we are quite aware that many post-election issues have arisen, many more may arise and the standpoint still remains that peace is the only way to peace.      In the course of our discussions, we were able to identify some of the threats that emerged...

  PRESS RELEASE   Stakeholders have continued to meet and interact on the Rally for Peaceful Election platform. We focused on Emerging Threats to Peace in 2023 General Elections, South-South, Nigeria. We had six (6) episodes before the Presidential and National Assembly elections with discussants drawn from the following States Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta and Edo States. Our focus remained peace before, during and after the elections. During the 7 th episode, we had the opportunity to analyze the elections that held on February 25 th , 2023 across the country. We observed that some of the emerging threats identified during the course of discussion came bare. Some of these threats included but not limited to effect of poor voters education, intimidation of various forms, inability to locate new polling units, inability of eligible voters to get their PVC, poor logistic arrangement, sabotaging the BVAS etc. We must commend Nigerians for their peaceful conduct de...

IMMEDIATE RELEASE   We have come to terms to understand that the only way to peace is peace and it is the responsibility of everyone to contribute their quota towards this peace. We have recognized the key actors in the 2023 General Elections to include but no,     t limited to Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Law Enforcement Agents (LEA), the Political Parties and their Candidates, the Civil Society Actors, the Citizens/Masses/ Intending Voters, the Journalists and other Media Agents, The Private Business Sector and the Religious/Traditional institutions. On a one hour weekly basis, Stakeholders have been meeting and interacting on the Rally for Peaceful Election platform. The focus was on Emerging Threats to Peace in 2023 General Elections, South-South, Nigeria. We have had six (6) episodes with discussants drawn from the following States so far Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta and Edo while the next week episode will focus on Rivers Stat...