Why Evaluating Stakeholder Performance Matters
Elections are more than casting ballots: they are a test of democratic institutions and stakeholder integrity.When stakeholders—electoral bodies, parties, media, civil society, voters—perform effectively, the process gains legitimacy.When they fail, trust erodes, participation drops, and social justice suffers.For the Orient Foundation for Social Justice and Civic Education, assessing stakeholder performance means checking whether the process […]
Understanding Electoral Violence and Its Impact
Elections are a cornerstone of democracy, providing citizens the power to choose their leaders peacefully.However, when violence disrupts this process, it threatens not only lives and property but also the legitimacy of governance itself. We believe that understanding the causes and consequences of electoral violence is essential to building safer, more inclusive democratic systems. What […]
The Role of Observers in Strengthening Democracy
Democracy flourishes when citizens trust that their voices are heard, their votes are counted, and their leaders are chosen through a fair process.One of the most effective ways to ensure this trust is through election observation.Observers play a crucial role in promoting transparency, accountability, and public confidence in electoral systems.At the Orient Foundation for Social […]
2023 Gubernatorial Election Day and Results in Nigeria: Insights from Orient Foundation Observers
Discover a detailed report and analysis of Nigeria’s 2023 gubernatorial elections by Orient Foundation for Social Justice and Civic Education. Explore voter turnout, results, violence reports, and electoral process improvements across Enugu, Abia, Ebonyi, Imo, Delta, Lagos, and Rivers States.
Preliminary Election Observation Report: Anambra State November 2021 Governorship Election
The Presidential and National Assembly elections held on February 23, 2019
Comprehensive report by Orient Foundation on the 2019 Presidential and National Assembly Elections in Nigeria, covering INEC performance, voter turnout, card reader functionality, security conduct, and election-day challenges.
Report on the 2015 Governorship Election in Kogi State
Introduction The recurrent inability of Nigeria to conduct credible elections has long been a stumbling block to the nation’s democratic development. Few elections in the history of Nigeria’s democracy have generated as much anxiety and tension as the 2015 general elections. As part of its mission to promote transparency and civic responsibility, Orient Foundation for […]
