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European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN) Phase II

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Off-cycle elections provide a real-time look at how democracy works, how information shapes public opinion, and how citizens engage with the political process. With young people playing an increasingly influential role, Ekiti offers important lessons on participation, accountability and the future of democratic engagement in Nigeria.

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Ahead of the 2026 Osun State Governorship Election, the EU-SDGN programme is supporting efforts to strengthen electoral peace and citizen-led monitoring through the training of field observers on Early Warning and Early Response (EWER), compliance monitoring, and reporting.

Bringing together observers from all 30 LGAs in Osun State, the training is equipping participants with the skills to identify and report electoral risks, monitor Peace Accord commitments, and support timely responses that promote peaceful, credible, and inclusive elections.

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What do citizens really think about political party manifestos and campaign promises ahead of the Osun Governorship Election?

Through the Independent Broadcast Voter Opinion Lab, the EU-SDGN programme is supporting a platform where citizens from diverse backgrounds can critically assess party manifestos, identify governance priorities, and contribute to issue-based electoral discourse.

By amplifying citizen voices through broadcast media, the initiative seeks to strengthen voter awareness, promote informed participation, and encourage greater accountability in the electoral process.

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Ekiti decides 2026!

Earlier this week, we launched the Pre-Election Assessment Report on the 2026 Ekiti State Governorship Election in Ado-Ekiti, highlighting key electoral, security, media, inclusion, and voter participation issues that could shape the credibility of the 20 June poll.

The report offers critical insights and recommendations towards peaceful, credible, and inclusive elections in Ekiti State.

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Warm Eid greetings to our Muslim stakeholders, partners, colleagues, and friends across Nigeria.

As families and communities come together in celebration, the EU Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN) reflects on the values of sacrifice, peace, kindness, and solidarity that define this season.

These values also strengthen democracy through peaceful coexistence, inclusion, mutual respect, and active civic participation.

Eid Mubarak!

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Ekiti governorship election! How prepared is the electoral environment for the 20 June poll?

What electoral, security, media, voter participation, and inclusion issues could shape the credibility of the process?

Catch these insights in the Pre-Election Assessment Report on the 2026 Ekiti State Governorship Election, launched by the EU-SDGN programme.

The report provides key findings and recommendations aimed at promoting peaceful, credible, and inclusive elections while strengthening public trust, accountability, and democratic governance ahead of the polls.

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EU-SDGN has launched the Pre-Election Assessment Report on the 2026 Ekiti State Governorship Election ahead of the 20 June poll.

The report examines key issues shaping the electoral environment, including electoral preparedness, security, media, voter participation, inclusion, and the broader democratic context in Ekiti State.

Developed by the civil society consortium under the EU-SDGN programme, the report provides insights and recommendations to support peaceful, credible and inclusive elections.

Read the full report
https://t.co/NiZ5j6FpDk

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Ahead of the Ekiti State governorship election scheduled for 20 June, candidates of 13 political parties, alongside their party chairmen, signed a peace accord in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, to promote credible and violence-free polls.

The National Peace Committee (NPC), with support from the European Union through our programme, EU-SDGN, facilitated the signing of the peace accord to reinforce a peaceful and credible electoral process.

As we witnessed the candidates commit to peace, we are hopeful that this public display of political accommodation and tolerance will reflect in the conduct of their supporters, helping to prevent violence during and after voting.

We remain committed to supporting and promoting peaceful elections in Nigeria because we believe in a free, fair, credible, and peaceful process that strengthens democracy through the ballot.

We are proud to be part of this important democratic milestone in Ekiti State and Nigeria as a whole.

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Passionate about democracy, governance, and civic engagement?

Join the EU Support to Democratic Governance Programme as a volunteer and gain hands-on experience shaping Nigeria’s democratic future.

Apply now: https://t.co/5maPsvKbwk

Deadline: 31 May 2026

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At our recently concluded engagement with political parties' officials, representatives of Nigeria's electoral umpire, and other election stakeholders, participants underscored the importance of strengthening transparency and adherence to established guidelines within the electoral process.

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Effective electoral systems are strengthened not only through legal frameworks but through sustained collaboration, institutional coordination, and a shared commitment to transparency and accountability.

We held a technical engagement that brought together political party officials and representatives of Nigeria’s electoral umpire to deliberate on the Electoral Act 2026 and revised electoral guidelines, with a focus on strengthening compliance, reporting, and oversight systems.

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As preparations continue ahead of the 2026 Ekiti Governorship Election, the National Peace Committee supported by the @EUinNigeria through its @EU_SDGN programme will convene political stakeholders, institutions, and citizens for the Signing of the Peace Accord in support of peaceful, credible, and violence-free elections in Ekiti State.

📅 Thursday, May 21, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM

Choose Peace. Protect Democracy.

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EU-SDGN, in collaboration with partners, welcomes INEC officials and political party representatives to Lagos for a three-day capacity-building workshop focused on:

• Understanding regulatory requirements
• Addressing compliance challenges
• Promoting transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s electoral process

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Strong electoral processes are shaped not only by legal frameworks, but also by effective implementation, institutional coordination, and public trust.

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, and in collaboration with our partners at the UK’s Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD), efforts are ongoing to support political parties and Nigeria’s electoral umpire in strengthening reporting, compliance, and oversight systems.

The continued advancement of democratic processes depends on transparency, consistency, and sustained commitment to institutional best practices.

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Ahead of the Ekiti State governorship election, we’re shaking up voter education.

Every electorate counts, no exceptions. Our strategy? Arm grassroots women and male allies with the tools to spread voter knowledge through trusted community networks.

It’s bold, it’s local, and it sticks, delivering sharp, repeated, culturally grounded messages that cut through the noise, spark real understanding, and drive lasting change where it matters most.

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The safety of journalists is a pillar of democracy.

Ahead of the Ekiti and Osun off-cycle elections, our programme is intensifying efforts to strengthen media protection through stakeholder engagement and dialogue.

The focus is on documented attacks against journalists, addressing accountability gaps, and reinforcing safer working conditions. The approach is practical, collaborative, and aimed at strengthening the safeguards needed to protect press freedom where it matters most.

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We convened senior media leaders at the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria for a high-level session focused on turning editorial pledges into practical newsroom strategies.

This engagement is part of our commitment aimed at strengthening editorial integrity, enhancing fact-checking systems, advancing inclusive and accurate voter education, and equipping newsrooms to better navigate misinformation and deliver credible electoral coverage.

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Today, we recognise the people who keep Nigeria moving.

From those shaping institutions to those working within communities, every effort matters. Every contribution counts.

Through the EU Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria programme, the European Union continues to support systems that value participation, strengthen accountability, and create space for citizens to be heard.

Because strong democracies are built by people.

And sustained by their work.

Happy Workers’ Day.

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Join us live on air!

Discover how the National Peace Committee is strengthening early warning systems and driving preventive action for peaceful elections in Osun State.

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