Sunday, May 17, 2026

Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD)

September 8, 2025

1.3 million people displaced by insecurity in North-West: IOM

Mr Migno said they would partner with communities and local governments to tackle the challenge.

International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and IDPs
January 27, 2025

I’m not interested in any coalition to grab power in 2027: Peter Obi

Mr Obi said his interest is only in discussing the growth of the country, especially in the well-being of common Nigerians.

Peter Obi
November 15, 2024

CDD-WA urges Ondo electorate to turn out en masse to entrench democracy

The chairman of CCD Election Analysis Centre, Africa, Adele Jinadu, stated this at a pre-election news conference on Friday in Akure.

Ballot box
October 14, 2024

CDD supports 120 Maiduguri flood victims with cash, food items

Some of the items distributed by the centre include rice, spaghetti, and vegetable oil.

Flooded Maiduguri
September 23, 2024

CDD commends INEC’s conduct during Edo governorship election

Mr Jinadu commended INEC’s overall conduct but recommended improving crisis communication to boost voter confidence and curb disinformation.

Voters during election
July 6, 2024

Post-insurgency: CDD reiterates commitment to transitional justice in North-East

CDD’s executive director, Dauda Garuba, explained that transitional justice must be practicalised academically.

Centre for Democracy and Development
November 11, 2023

Parties induced voters with wrappers, rice, money during polls in Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi: CDD

He said party agents allegedly shared money with voters upon confirmation that they voted for their party candidates.

Women voters
March 21, 2023

INEC improved in governorship elections, but violence undermined March 18 polls: CDD

At least 10.8 per cent of observed polling units recorded violence and/or fighting, most pronounced in the North-West and South-South.

Photos of electoral violence in Nigeria
March 8, 2023

CDD identifies silence as barrier to ending SGBV in North-East

Ms Nur-Alkali said women were unwilling to speak out about their experience, adding that “the victims are being blamed, denied help or told to stop talking.”

Sexual and Gender-based Violence (SGBV)
February 26, 2023

Group blames late arrival of INEC officials, BVAS for mass delay in voting nationwide 

Observer data analysed by the CDD, showed the average opening time across the country was 9:25 a.m.; one hour after polling was scheduled to start.

Voters waiting on queue at Obafemi Owode, Ogun State