It was another test on African’s Preference for democratic tenets but South Africa didn't disappoint. The coastline nation held its parliamentary election on 8th May, 2019 and its outcome have left a relishing experience.


This came amid growing concern on the trajectory of democracy on the continent over rampant manipulations and high level of interference that distort leadership choices. From Algeria to Sudan, the news aren't palatable as relentless protests replaced ballot boxes to effect leadership changes.

Sit-tight leaders are not ready to yield power and have continued to make a serious mess of the democratic process. Even when they tried to conceal their anti-democratic tendency, their actions easily exposed their lust for power, albeit, undermining the process.

But South Africa chose to be different. Many had expected Nigeria to set the template for a transparent election on the continent but it emerged from its general election few weeks ago shrouded in more controversy than it was four years ago.

Issues ranging from voters suppression, inducement, violence, militarisation, among other lapses marred the Nigeria's electoral exercise. There is still contention whether the electoral umpire, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) collated results on a server or not but that will be answered in court in the coming days.

The scenario in the South African poll was far different as the process was more open and transparent. From the campaigning process to the collation of results, South Africa demonstrated that things can work if people are willing to let a process run its course. African National Congress (ANC) refused to tow the pattern of most African ruling party and allowed the process to reflect the wishes of the electorates.

For the entire time that the election process lasted, electorates enjoyed relative freedom in exercising their franchise and that was obvious in the eventual outcome of the contest. Pictures from polling units showed orderliness and hardly are any disruption by political thugs reported. Voters were able to make their choice without any form of suppression or intimidation.

Surprising enough, their streets and polling centres were free of huge security presence. As against the negative perceptions on holding elections in an African country, South Africa showed that things can be done the right way without rancour.

This was possible because of an honest and transparent process that removed doubts of manipulation and courageously implement monitoring and evaluation strategy for votes secured by the participating parties. Unlike the practice in most African countries, the country's top electoral body deployed technologies that not only ease the process of voting but ensured that those votes counted.

Counting of votes and collation were done electronically while party and their agents have access to real time results. This was the same proposition that the amended Nigeria electoral act made but it was turned down, stirring confusion on whether the manually collated announced results were the true reflection of the will of Nigerian voters.

In South Africa, a giant screen displayed results in real-time while citizens have unfettered access to monitor how well or otherwise their preferred candidates have performed. With this transparency, South Africa IEC have removed doubts that could ignite uncertainty and left parties and indeed, electorates with little or no concerns for manipulations.

A similar initiative would have saved Nigeria the question of integrity thrown at the election held few weeks back. Infact, Nigeria would have been a perfect reference for transparent and open poll for Africa and would not be taking INEC so long to give a breakdown of results it announced on its official website for public scrutiny.

Oke Umurhohwo is a Political Analyst and Strategist. He tweets via @OkeStalyf and can be reached via oke.umu@gmail.com

https://oke.com.ng/blog/2019/05/20/elections-nigeria-learn-south-africa/

Nigeria seems to be one step forward, three steps backward.
some people will never allow a transparent election because they want to rule, the major parties in Nigeria all manipulated results in their strongholds.

SAI BABA BUHARI

West Africa vs South Africa

Rubbish.





SA should learn from us.

Rather they should learn from Nigeria highlighted below
* Ballot box snatching
* Rigging
* Changing/Sabotaging of original result sheet
* Postponement of election's 3 hours to its commencement
* Manipulation of Results during Collation
* Underage voting
* Buying of votes or votes buying whichever
* Militarization of the election process
* Collation of result in private residence instead of RACO
* ABEG ADD YOURS NAIJA I HAIL THEE

When I finish watching Warrior episode 7 I will come and comment

South Africa is now the giant of Africa. She is already setting the pace.

stalyf:
It was another test on African’s Preference for democratic tenets but South Africa didn't disappoint. The coastline nation held its parliamentary election on 8th May, 2019 and its outcome have left a relishing experience.


This came amid growing concern on the trajectory of democracy on the continent over rampant manipulations and high level of interference that distort leadership choices. From Algeria to Sudan, the news aren't palatable as relentless protests replaced ballot boxes to effect leadership changes.

Sit-tight leaders are not ready to yield power and have continued to make a serious mess of the democratic process. Even when they tried to conceal their anti-democratic tendency, their actions easily exposed their lust for power, albeit, undermining the process.

But South Africa chose to be different. Many had expected Nigeria to set the template for a transparent election on the continent but it emerged from its general election few weeks ago shrouded in more controversy than it was four years ago.

Issues ranging from voters suppression, inducement, violence, militarisation, among other lapses marred the Nigeria's electoral exercise. There is still contention whether the electoral umpire, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) collated results on a server or not but that will be answered in court in the coming days.

The scenario in the South African poll was far different as the process was more open and transparent. From the campaigning process to the collation of results, South Africa demonstrated that things can work if people are willing to let a process run its course. African National Congress (ANC) refused to tow the pattern of most African ruling party and allowed the process to reflect the wishes of the electorates.

For the entire time that the election process lasted, electorates enjoyed relative freedom in exercising their franchise and that was obvious in the eventual outcome of the contest. Pictures from polling units showed orderliness and hardly are any disruption by political thugs reported. Voters were able to make their choice without any form of suppression or intimidation.

Surprising enough, their streets and polling centres were free of huge security presence. As against the negative perceptions on holding elections in an African country, South Africa showed that things can be done the right way without rancour.

This was possible because of an honest and transparent process that removed doubts of manipulation and courageously implement monitoring and evaluation strategy for votes secured by the participating parties. Unlike the practice in most African countries, the country's top electoral body deployed technologies that not only ease the process of voting but ensured that those votes counted.

Counting of votes and collation were done electronically while party and their agents have access to real time results. This was the same proposition that the amended Nigeria electoral act made but it was turned down, stirring confusion on whether the manually collated announced results were the true reflection of the will of Nigerian voters.

In South Africa, a giant screen displayed results in real-time while citizens have unfettered access to monitor how well or otherwise their preferred candidates have performed. With this transparency, South Africa IEC have removed doubts that could ignite uncertainty and left parties and indeed, electorates with little or no concerns for manipulations.

A similar initiative would have saved Nigeria the question of integrity thrown at the election held few weeks back. Infact, Nigeria would have been a perfect reference for transparent and open poll for Africa and would not be taking INEC so long to give a breakdown of results it announced on its official website for public scrutiny.

Oke Umurhohwo is a Political Analyst and Strategist. He tweets via @OkeStalyf and can be reached via oke.umu@gmail.com

https://oke.com.ng/blog/2019/05/20/elections-nigeria-learn-south-africa/

EPISTLE

Afonja007:
amu gi dia ,otu enyi gi nwanyi

If Na insult, I return it to u SEVEN fold

Atiku will become poor or does he think these sponsored article will help him win at the tribunal.

In SA for instance, the opposition did not attempt hacking or using thugs to disrupt the polls, despite FG attempt in resisting violence, the criminals of PDP still managed to burn electoral materials etc. Atiku can keep creating jobs for hungry journalist.

Nigeria elections can never be free and fair, I hope we will get it right someday.

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stalyf:
It was another test on African’s Preference for democratic tenets but South Africa didn't disappoint. The coastline nation held its parliamentary election on 8th May, 2019 and its outcome have left a relishing experience.


This came amid growing concern on the trajectory of democracy on the continent over rampant manipulations and high level of interference that distort leadership choices. From Algeria to Sudan, the news aren't palatable as relentless protests replaced ballot boxes to effect leadership changes.

Sit-tight leaders are not ready to yield power and have continued to make a serious mess of the democratic process. Even when they tried to conceal their anti-democratic tendency, their actions easily exposed their lust for power, albeit, undermining the process.

But South Africa chose to be different. Many had expected Nigeria to set the template for a transparent election on the continent but it emerged from its general election few weeks ago shrouded in more controversy than it was four years ago.

Issues ranging from voters suppression, inducement, violence, militarisation, among other lapses marred the Nigeria's electoral exercise. There is still contention whether the electoral umpire, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) collated results on a server or not but that will be answered in court in the coming days.

The scenario in the South African poll was far different as the process was more open and transparent. From the campaigning process to the collation of results, South Africa demonstrated that things can work if people are willing to let a process run its course. African National Congress (ANC) refused to tow the pattern of most African ruling party and allowed the process to reflect the wishes of the electorates.

For the entire time that the election process lasted, electorates enjoyed relative freedom in exercising their franchise and that was obvious in the eventual outcome of the contest. Pictures from polling units showed orderliness and hardly are any disruption by political thugs reported. Voters were able to make their choice without any form of suppression or intimidation.

Surprising enough, their streets and polling centres were free of huge security presence. As against the negative perceptions on holding elections in an African country, South Africa showed that things can be done the right way without rancour.

This was possible because of an honest and transparent process that removed doubts of manipulation and courageously implement monitoring and evaluation strategy for votes secured by the participating parties. Unlike the practice in most African countries, the country's top electoral body deployed technologies that not only ease the process of voting but ensured that those votes counted.

Counting of votes and collation were done electronically while party and their agents have access to real time results. This was the same proposition that the amended Nigeria electoral act made but it was turned down, stirring confusion on whether the manually collated announced results were the true reflection of the will of Nigerian voters.

In South Africa, a giant screen displayed results in real-time while citizens have unfettered access to monitor how well or otherwise their preferred candidates have performed. With this transparency, South Africa IEC have removed doubts that could ignite uncertainty and left parties and indeed, electorates with little or no concerns for manipulations.

A similar initiative would have saved Nigeria the question of integrity thrown at the election held few weeks back. Infact, Nigeria would have been a perfect reference for transparent and open poll for Africa and would not be taking INEC so long to give a breakdown of results it announced on its official website for public scrutiny.

Oke Umurhohwo is a Political Analyst and Strategist. He tweets via @OkeStalyf and can be reached via oke.umu@gmail.com

https://oke.com.ng/blog/2019/05/20/elections-nigeria-learn-south-africa/

The giant screen will really be a lifesaver in most African countries. Votes are counted in each station in the presence of all party representatives. The final figure is agreed upon by all before they enter the final tally for each station for the main station to publish the results.

Nigerians are so greedy. The ruling class can never ever allow free and fair election why? The money in politics is too much!

2. The principle of ethnic domination (this is our major problem. If we can solve this one, people will naturally love to do the right things.

3. greed. Our leaders are so greedy

4. The citizens dont talk when elections are rigged!

Any ways, may God help the country. pls, help us reach 1000. We are already close to 900. We need you guys to help us answer this simple survey questions online for a PhD programme in the USA. Read on:

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EPISTLE

We know una type

When they called Nigeria boiling piece of hot shit,some idiots will argue with you.we have all the avenue in this world to make things work perfectly but is in our gene to be myopic and stupid.Is it a shame