Only Four PWDs Holds Elective Offices in Nigeria – TAF Africa
By Julian Osamoto The All-rights Foundation Africa (TAF Africa) says Nigeria’s democracy has continued to exclude millions of persons with disabilities from political leadership, despite laws guaranteeing equal participation. The organisation raised the concern in Abuja, during the launch of its Able2Run Campaign, an initiative designed to increase the political participation and electability of persons […]
Civil Society Slams Tinubu Over Electoral Act 2026
By Oluwakemi Kindness A coalition of civil society organisations, including the Kukah Centre, Yiaga Africa, TAF Africa, the Centre for Media and Society, the Nigerian Women Trust Fund, and Elect Her, on Thursday criticized President Bola Tinubu’s assent to the newly enacted Electoral Act 2026. The coalition described the law as “a missed opportunity for […]
INEC to Reform Disability Inclusion Policies Ahead of 2027 Polls
By: Julian Osamoto The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, is under mounting pressure from stakeholders to overhaul its framework for the participation of Persons With Disabilities, PWDs, in Nigeria’s electoral process. The call comes in the wake of a stakeholder meeting in Abuja, where findings from the 2024 Political Inclusion Index were presented. The Index, […]
TAF Africa Launches Internship Program to Promote Disability Rights
By: Julian Adetinuyo TAF Africa, a leading disability rights advocate, has launched a six-month internship program designed to embed disability advocates within Nigeria’s legislative framework, enhancing the inclusion of disability rights in policy-making. The program launched in Abuja, will assign ten trained advocates to key committees in the National Assembly, where they will gain hands-on […]