CDD-West Africa’s October 2026 Election Security Tracker examines emerging threats to Nigeria’s 2027 elections, documenting election-related violence, broader insecurity, misinformation and hate speech. The report highlights a 22.07% decline in recorded security incidents alongside a 61.62% rise in reported deaths, with election-related incidents also increasing. It assesses regional security trends, implications for political participation and electoral preparations, and priority actions to strengthen election security and resilience.