Professor Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission, recently praised Ghana’s electoral improvements inspired by Nigeria.
One key change, Yakubu revealed, is Ghana’s move to decentralize election results announcements, which were previously sent to Accra.
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Now, parliamentary election results are announced at the constituency level, making the process faster and more efficient for voters.
“This shift has significantly expedited the results announcements, particularly for the presidential election,” Yakubu stated, highlighting the positive impact.
Yakubu explained that Ghana’s adoption of this system was inspired by Nigeria’s federal approach to election results management.
He added, “Decentralizing the results is a vital step to ensure transparency and reduce delays in releasing official outcomes.”
The reforms, according to Yakubu, aim to enhance public confidence in the electoral process and improve democratic integrity.
Yakubu emphasized that the lessons learned from Nigeria show the value of regional cooperation in strengthening electoral systems across Africa.
