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Local Government Elections in Nigeria: December 5, 1998 - Report of the AAEA/IFES Joint International Observer Mission
The Association of African Election Authorities (AAEA) and the International Foundation for Election Systems (IFES) undertook a joint mission to observe the December 5, 1998 local government elections in Nigeria. This final report on the December 5 elections, and of the monitoring of the immediate postelection period presents the observations of the AAEA/IFES missions with the aim to contribute to the preparations for future elections.
December 31, 1998
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Report/Paper
Report of the AAEA/IFES Observation of the Transitional Elections in Nigeria (December 1998 - February 1999)
This report is based on the findings of IFES long-term monitors, who were present in Nigeria from November 1998 to April 1999, and of the AAEA/IFES missions to observe three of the four transitional elections-the local government elections on December 5, 1998; National Assembly elections on February 20, 1999; and the presidential election on February 27, 1999.
December 31, 1998
Election Material
Ballot
Nigeria Chairmanship Election Ballot 1998
Local elections were held on 5 December 1998 to elect Chairmen and Councillors to local governments.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Voters Education (1)
“Voter Education (1) is a September 1998 pamphlet designed to explain in simple terms the laws and materials needed for electoral events and encourage citizens to register to vote, thereby assisting the electoral commission of Nigeria in obtaining an accurate register for the Nigerian Local Government Council Elections in November 1998. The document, published by the Independent National Electoral Commission, provides information about timing, location and importance of the registration process.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Local Government Elections
“Local Government Elections” is a specimen ballot paper from Nigeria, published by the Grassroots Studies Network, which illustrates how to vote in the Local Government Elections happening on December 5, 1998. The document informs the reader of the parties running for election and the time of the election.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Understanding Your Constitution
Published by the Constitution Public Awareness and Education Committee, “Understanding Your Constitution” outlines the 1970, 1990, and 1997 Constitutions of Fiji in regards to the rights and interests of the indigenous population of Fiji. This article concludes that the 1997 Constitution is in accordance with the 1970 and 1990 Constitutions in that all three protect and preserve the rights of the indigenous.
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Poll worker Training Support and Observation Mission, December 29, 1996, Partial Elections, Trip Report January 1997
This report summarizes IFES’ efforts and results concerning the training of poll workers in the Ivory Coast. The report is specific to the partial legislative and municipal elections held in late December, 1996. The report details the 3 separate training sessions that took place throughout the Ivory Coast and is specific to poll workers chosen by an Ivorian NGO.
December 31, 1996
Election Material
Ballot
Cote d'Ivoire Parliamentary Ballot 1996
Ballot papers and envelope from Parliamentary elections held in Cote d'Ivoire on 29 December 1996. These ballot papers would have been used in the 100th Electoral District in the Prefecture of Korhogo. Ballots are for Ousmane COULIBALY and Coulibaly Mamadou SANGAFOWA.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
…Et si on essayait la Democratie?
“…Et si on essayait la démocratie?” is a comics trip created by GERDDES, available in French, which focuses on democracy in the Ivory Coast. The document, published in 1996, tells the story of a king that decided to make a pact of democracy with his people and at the time of elections, he acts to ensure fairness and the rule of law.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Programme D'Education Civique
“Programme d’Education Civique” is a report created by GERDDES – Cote d’Ivoire, available in French, which explains what the electoral system should be in the Ivory Coast. This civic education document, published in 1995, outlines the importance of the constitution, breaks down the different levels of the government, explains the rights of a citizen – particularly the right to vote – and briefly explains how elections happen.