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It can also be seen that only 82% of eligible voters were able to collect their pvcs. Nigerias general elections were held from april 9 may 6, 2011. Religious council, represent just one wellknown example of faith leaders joining forces to. Pdf the cost of the 2011 general elections in nigeria. Party, merger, democracy, consolidation, election, nigeria. The mission was led by chief observer, santiago fisas, member of the european parliament mep, spain. The year entails several events that define the progress of the country and its future.

The 2011 postelection violence, acknowledged as the bloodiest electioninduced violence in the political history of nigeria bekoe 2011. Political office holders impacted negatively on the 2007 and 2011 general elections in nigeria and particularly in northwest geopolitical zone. The high level of success of nigerias 2015 general elections was unexpected, considering the difficult political and security environment in which the elections were conducted. The april elections and democratic consolidation in nigeria 42 appendix a. In the buildup to the 2011 presidential election in nigeria, there were cases of political assassination, mudslinging and calumny among the political echelons. For example, contrary to the procedures outlined in the manual and. Deadly electionrelated and communal violence in northern nigeria following the april 2011 presidential voting left more than 800 people dead human rights watch 2011. Scope and limitation this study addresses its subject matter within the confines of nigerias democratic dispensation with particular reference to the 2007 and 2011 general elections. Introduction this statement is offered by an international delegation organized by the national democratic institute ndi.

Pdf monitoring and observing nigerias 2011 elections. General elections were held in nigeria on 28 and 29 march 2015, the fifth quadrennial election to be held since the end of military rule in 1999. Nigerias constitution requires a successful presidential candidate to. Iri preliminary statement on nigerias national elections. In view of this, the thrust of this paper is a reflection on the tides of electoral violence and the attendant precipitating factors that make free and fair election pretty difficult in nigeria. Breaking the cycle of electoral violence in nigeria. Elections, electoral process and the challenges of. Nigerias 2011 general elections, the fourth since the return to civilian rule in 1999, were. Best run, but most violent summary nigerias 2011 general election received high praise for being wellmanaged. Nigeria s election history has always been marred by various levels of violence at the pre, during and post election phases, with high consequences including deaths, displacement and destruction of livelihood as was witnessed in the 2011 general elections. But it is equally important to acknowledge the progress that has been made. The delegation visited nigeria from october 1015, 2010, to assess preparations for the 2011 national and state elections. The general objective of the paper therefore, is to examine the problems and prospects of the evoting option in democracy and the electoral process in nigeria. The political parties have held their primaries to select their candidates for the various electoral positions in the elections slated for april.

With the benefit of hindsight and after a painstaking research, cleen foundation, in its. Voters elected the president and members to the house of representatives and the senate. Nigerias election below the minimum democracy standard. The election was originally scheduled to be held on 2 april, but was later postponed to 4 april. The 2011 general election in nigeria is a veritable example of process, purpose and methods often adopted by politicians seeking political power struggle for power.

Nigeria s 2011 elections were the most violent yetclaiming 800 lives in three days. May 31, 2011 european union election observation mission. Nigerias election history has always been marred by various levels of violence at the pre, during and post election phases, with high consequences including deaths, displacement and destruction of livelihood as was witnessed in the 2011 general elections. Nigeria, africas most populous country and its largest oil producer, is a major supplier of crude oil to the united states, and hosts many western oil companies and workers. A presidential election was held in nigeria on 16 april 2011, postponed from 9 april 2011. Table 2 women representation in 1999, 2003, 2007, 2011 and 2015 general elections in nigeria s n position no of availab le seats no of women elected in 1999 no of wome n. Nigerias 2015 election in perspective 1 asuni, judith, and jacqueline farris 2011, tracking social media. For one thing, mobilization by the election commission is massive, akin to preparations for a major war. Inec releases timetable for 2011 general elections sahara. Nigerians are tired of visionless leaders who cannot offer them anything. List of domestic election observers under the abraka mou process 47 appendix d.

The nigerian president, goodluck jonathan, last night appeared to have secured victory in an election intended to draw a line under decades of coups, violence and vote rigging. The role of independent national electoral commission in the year 2003, 2007 and 2011 general elections in nigeria includes abstract and chapter one, complete project material available the role of independent national electoral commission in the year 2003, 2007 and 2011 general elections in nigeria abstract this project work id on the roles of independent national electoral. Inec releases timetable for 2011 general elections. The election follows controversy as to whether a muslim or christian should be allowed to become president given the tradition of. The role of independent national electoral commission in the year 2003, 2007 and 2011 general elections in nigeria includes abstract and chapter one, complete project material available the role of independent national electoral commission in the year 2003, 2007 and 2011 general elections in nigeria. Political broadcast manual that gives a detailed description of. Nigeria, general elections 2015 final report page 9 of 59 ii. The social media tracking centre and the 2011 nigerian elections, abuja. Problems and prospects of the evoting option idike, adeline nnenna, a. The following interview was conducted on behalf of global voices online, an international community of bloggers who report on blogs and citizen media from around the world. Nigerias golden opportunity for a social revolution through the ballot box oluniyi. Thus, through the use of comparative theoryunfolds the causes responsible for the opposition travail in the 2015 election in nigeria. A parliamentary election was held in nigeria on 9 april 2011. Mar 25, 2019 section 52 of the electoral act as amended in 2015 to the effect that inec has been empowered to use any device to adopt any measure to conduct a credible election in nigeria and that provision.

The 2011 post election violence, acknowledged as the bloodiest election induced violence in the political history of nigeria bekoe 2011. Abstract the main thesis in this study is anchored on the declaration of omu 1978, p. It was formed in 2006 with the merger of the alliance for democracy, the. In reality, for many party supporters, joining a political party. The timetable for the 2011 general elections was released on 23 november, 2010, in compliance with sections 76, 116, 2 and 178 of the 1999 constitution of the federal republic of nigeria as amended which stipulate that elections shall be. Postelection violence killed 800 human rights watch.

This paper investigates comparative study of 2011 and 2015 presidential elections in nigeria with specific focuson the fourth republic, from the comparative analysis perspectives. Nigeria s 2011 general election received high praise for being wellmanaged. Comparative study of 2011 and 2015 presidential elections in. Statement of general muhammadu buhari regarding the. The 2007 general elections in nigeria and its implications for the survival of nigeria s fledging democracy, african journal of modern society 11 substance of politics new delhi. Introduction the european union election observation mission eu eom was present in nigeria following an invitation from independent national electoral commission inec. We recall with sadness the attacks on security forces, inec personnel and some youth corps members on national duty. Nigerias constitution requires a successful presidential candidate to win 50 percent plus. The abraka memorandum of understanding 46 appendix c. Dakar deadly electionrelated and communal violence in northern nigeria following the april 2011 presidential voting left more than 800 people dead, human rights watch said today. Comparative study of 2011 and 2015 presidential elections.

Executive summary the 2011 general elections of the federal republic of nigeria were the fourth elections since the countrys return to democracy in 1999. Nigeria adopted a new legal framework for the 2011 elections following amendments to the. The 2011 elections required the assemblage of close to a million poll workers, party workers, security personnel and election observers. Nigeria 2015 acknowlegement the aueom is grateful for the support it received from a number of individuals and institutions that helped ensured its mission in nigeria was a success. The mission first and foremost expresses appreciation to the government of the. After the april polls, the fourth republic would have produced four general elections 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2011. Nigeria and the 2011 general elections vanguard news. Presidential elections 19992011 in figures vanguard news. Nigeria s political development over the years is one of those areas that need utmost care.

Abuja, 31 may 2011 the legal framework, the general performance of the. The election follows controversy as to whether a muslim or christian should be allowed to become president given the tradition of rotating the top. While the election was adjudged to be free and fair, the. Ballot boxes were designed to bear the symbols of each party in the. Nigerias 2011 polls will mark the fourth multiparty election in nigeria and, if a power. I traveled to kenya for its 20 general elections and saw firsthand the critical role that election.

Nigeria political fact sheet united states embassy in nigeria 2011 presidential election the pdp emerged as the winning party with 58. An analysis of the 2015 general elections igbokweibeto, chinyeaka justine department of public administration, faculty of management sciences, nnamdi azikiwe university, awkam anambra state, nigeria corresponding author. Nigerias elections in 2011 and 2015 council on foreign. Preparation for 2011 general election preparation for the 2011 general election began far back as august 34, 2009 with a strategic retreat by the independent national electoral commission inec in abuja. However, for elections to be termed democratic, it must be free and fair. A political communication discourse on the nigerian 2007 and 2011 general elections. The year 2011 is a distinguishing year for nigeria. European union election observation mission to nigeria final report on the 2011 general elections 1 i. The election followed controversy as to whether a northerner or southerner should be allowed to become president given the tradition of rotating the top office between the north and the south after the death of umaru yaradua, a northerner, when goodluck jonathan, another southerner assumed the interim. Deadly election related and communal violence in northern nigeria following the april 2011 presidential voting left more than 800 people dead human rights watch 2011. Nigeria s 2011 general elections, the fourth since the return to civilian rule in 1999, were significantly more transparent and credible than the three preceding polls in 1999, 2003 and 2007. Apr 17, 2011 the nigerian president, goodluck jonathan, last night appeared to have secured victory in an election intended to draw a line under decades of coups, violence and vote rigging. Esua, chairman of federal electoral commission came up with election guidelines to ensure free, and fair and nonviolent elections by the 22 million registered voters of nigerias 55. Pdf nigerias 2011 elections marked a watershed in the countrys.

If the prediction that nigeria would cease to be a unified territory did not. Failing this, electoral violence will persist in nigeria. Voters and pvc collection before march 28, 2015 from the table above, the regserti ed voint g population of nigeria is about 49%. The historic june 12, 1993 election believed to have been won by late business mogul, mko abiola was considered by many observers as the freest and fairest election in nigerias political history. Enoughisenough nigeria eie is a coalition of individuals and youth organizations committed to instituting a culture of good governance and public accountability in nigeria through advocacy, activism and the mobilization of the youth population as responsible citizens. The 2011 polls saw increased citizen awareness, greater public confidence in the leadership of election authorities, and a higher level of engagement by political parties and civil society. The 2011 general elections of the federal republic of nigeria were the fourth elections. The elections started with the national assembly senatorial and house of representatives elections on april 9, followed by the presidential elections on april 16 and gubernatorial elections on april 26. Plans are in top gear to hold the 2011 general election in november 2010 a clear sixmonth period to the swearingin of the winners of the elections.

From 1999 to 2011 general elections, the peoples democratic party pdp, dominated. Statement of ndis preelection assessment mission to the 2011 elections i. If the prediction that nigeria would cease to be a. This article examines the cost of the 2011 general elections in nigeria in real and financial terms.

The incumbent president, goodluck jonathan sought his second and final term. However, the election was infamously annulled by the military dictator, general ibrahim babangida. The elections will be conducted by nigerias election management body, the independent national electoral commission inec. Goodluck jonathan opens unassailable lead in nigerias. So, the election results seemingly bifurcated the country between a muslim north and a christian south. Breaking the cycle of violence includes ending impunity for political violence, cultivating local peacebuilding initiatives and strengthening local democratic institutions. Thanks for agreeing to speak with global voices online. Domestic observers statement on the april 14 elections 48. Section 52 of the electoral act as amended in 2015 to the effect that inec has been empowered to use any device to adopt any measure to conduct a credible election in nigeria and that provision. European union election observation mission to nigeria final report on the 2011 general elections 4 interference and undue influence of party agents, and underage persons were accredited in every fifth polling unit, which is a exacerbation compared to the presidential elections.