Samson Itodo
NigeriapoliticianMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Samson Itodo is a prominent Nigerian civil society leader and the Executive Director of Yiaga Africa, an organization focused on promoting democracy and good governance in Nigeria. He has been an outspoken advocate for electoral reform, emphasizing the need to criminalize electoral fraud, including vote buying and violence, to ensure credible elections. Itodo's work aims to empower citizens to actively participate in the electoral process and hold politicians accountable. He believes that a significant increase in voter turnout is essential for a fair electoral system and has been a vocal critic of the current political climate, urging for stringent laws to combat electoral malpractices.
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Samson Itodo, Executive Director of Yiaga Africa, defended INEC's decision to close the voter registration, emphasizing adherence to the electoral timetable.
Voter registration ends today as INEC rejects extensionNigeria· 2026-07-26
Samson Itodo is the Executive Director of Yiaga Africa, who argued for reforms in the electoral process.
INEC promises credible 2027 polls, overcomes 2023 glitchesNigeria· 2026-07-23
Samson Itodo, a leader of the CSOs, cautioned that any failure in the deployment of BVAS technology could undermine the election's credibility.
APC, PDP, ADC Battle for Votes in 16 LGAsNigeria· 2026-06-20
Samson Itodo is the Executive Director of Yiaga Africa.
INEC warns 2027 polls won't be perfect, assures capacityNigeria· 2026-03-02
Samson Itodo, the director of Yiaga Africa, said the failure of democracy promotes dictatorships and military governments.
Gen Z defy the elites for political change – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-11-08
Samson Itodo, the Executive Director of YIAGA Africa, described the bill as a draconian violation of rights.
A cure for apathy or threat to freedom?Nigeria· 2025-05-25
Samson Itodo, the Executive Director of Yiaga Africa, urged the Federal Government to criminalise electoral fraud.
Criminalise electoral fraud, Yiaga Africa urges FGNigeria· 2025-04-20