IPCR: Electoral Violence Threatens Democratic Consolidation in Nigeria
Linus Aleke in Abuja
The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has warned that electoral violence, intimidation, and coercive political practices remain major threats to democratic consolidation in Nigeria.
Speaking at a joint press conference to commemorate Democracy Day 2026, the Director-General of IPCR, Dr Joseph Ochogwu, said a strong democracy depends on informed, active and responsible citizen participation, as well as peaceful, credible and violence-free elections.
According to him, IPCR’s mediation, early warning and conflict prevention engagements have shown that electoral violence suppresses voter turnout, discourages civic participation, and undermines the credibility and legitimacy of electoral outcomes.
