Introduction On 25 February, Yiaga Africa deployed 3,836 observers across the country including 3,014 parallel vote tabulation (PVT) observers who deployed early in the morning in pairs to a random, representative statistical sample of 1,507 polling units where they remained throughout the day. This methodology enables Yiaga Africa to independently...
Introduction On Saturday, 25 February 2023, Yiaga Africa Watching The Vote deployed 3,836 observers across the 774 local government areas (LGAs) in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. These include 3,014 Parallel Vote Tabulation (PVT) observers deployed in pairs to a random, representative statistical sample of 1,507 polling units...
Nigeria’s elections in 2023 will be a watershed moment for the country as it navigates a complex political landscape. As the country works to create a more stable and prosperous future, technology will play a critical role in ensuring that elections are free, fair, and transparent. Since the Independent National...
Ahead of the 2023 General elections, Yiaga Africa has charged journalists to ensure accurate, simplified, and data-driven reportage of the elections in order to promote citizens’ participation in the process. The charge was made by Yiaga Africa’s Executive Director, Samson Itodo on Thursday in Abuja during a media roundtable on...
WatchingTheVote Long Term observers in Oyo state after training Yiaga Africa through its Watching The Vote (WTV) election observation project, has trained 882 Long Term Observers (LTOs) nationwide to observe and report the Pre-election environment ahead of the 2023 Presidential and Governorship elections. Yiaga Africa deployed its 42 Master Trainers...
#WatchingTheVote is a citizen led election observation initiative aimed at enhancing the integrity of elections in Nigeria using technological tools like sms and evidence-based research methodology tools for election observation.