Athena Centre presents report on INEC’s voting technology, launches Election Observatory, calls for improved electoral processes ahead of 2027 polls Abuja, Nigeria — 6 October 2025 The Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership on Monday, 6 October 2025, convened the public presentation of its independent review of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) report on […]
Innovation in Electoral Technology 2015–2025: Gains, Gaps, and the Road Ahead and Launch of the Athena Election Observatory Monday 6 October 2025 at Shehu Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja 3 pm – 5 pm Background: A Decade of Innovation Over the last ten years, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has introduced landmark innovations designed to enhance
ATHENA EXECUTIVE NOTE Read More »
Download the full edition: Executive Summary Nigeria’s democracy faces significant threat from the escalating trend of political defections, particularly the mass exodus of opposition figures to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This policy brief, From Political Pluralism to Party Predominance: Rethinking Defections in Nigeria’s Democracy, highlights how this anomaly undermines political pluralism, weakens institutions, and
Supreme Court reinstates Anyanwu as PDP National Secretary The Supreme Court of Nigeria has reinstated Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a unanimous decision by a five-member panel, the court ruled that issues concerning the leadership or membership of a political party are internal matters and should
Athena Daily Brief – 21st March 2025 Read More »
PDP sinks deeper as chieftains’ massive ego hold sway in former ruling part The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is facing deep internal crises following the 2023 elections. Conflicts between key figures, including Atiku Abubakar, Nyesom Wike, and other party leaders, have led to legal battles, infighting, and postponed meetings. Efforts at reconciliation have failed, further
Athena Daily Brief – 7th Feb 2025 Read More »
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is facing internal crises as key stakeholders intervene in a rift between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed. Accusations fly over tax reform opposition and political betrayals. PDP’s acting chairman and Board of Trustees call for unity, but divisions persist. Some blame the ruling APC for fueling
Athena Daily Brief – 31st Jan 2025 Read More »
Why we’re at 25% implementation of 2024 capital budget – Ministers The National Assembly expressed concerns over the low 25% implementation of the 2024 capital budget despite an extension to June 2025. The delay is attributed to non-release of funds, with most resources allocated to recurrent expenditures, including military campaigns, unpaid pensions, and gratuities inherited
Athena News Brief – 9th Jan 2025 Read More »
OndoDecides2024: Party agents spotted with cash at polling units Reports from Irele Local Government Area, Ondo State, highlight blatant vote-buying during the ongoing election. Party agents were openly seen distributing cash at Anglican Primary School, with one agent using a Ghana-must-go bag to deliver money via a minivan. A female agent urged voters to check
Athena News Brief – 16th November 2024 Read More »
