...raises doubts about credibility despite increased INEC funding The federal government’s decision to set aside N135.22bn in the 2026 budget for post-election litigation has triggered sharp reactions from political stakeholders and analysts, who warn that the provision not only places an additional burden on public finances but also reflects a lingering lack of confidence in Nigeria’s electoral process, despite rising allocations to election management. The allocation, listed as “Electoral Adjudication and Post-Election Provision,”
...raises doubts about credibility despite increased INEC funding The federal government’s decision to set aside N135.22bn in the 2026 budget for post-election litigation has triggered sharp reactions from political stakeholders and analysts, who warn that the provision not only places an additional burden on public finances but also reflects a lingering lack of confidence in Nigeria’s electoral process, despite rising allocations to election management. The allocation, listed as “Electoral Adjudication and Post-Election Provision,”