FORENSIC EXPERTISE AND ELECTORAL INTEGRITY - A 2-Day Capacity Building Workshop

 

FORENSIC EXPERTISE AND ELECTORAL INTEGRITY

Strengthening Transparency, Credibility, and Accountability in the Election Process

The Forensic Investigators’ Society, Nigeria (FISN) is pleased to invite politicians, legal practitioners, media professionals, law enforcement agencies, forensic experts, election officials, civil society organisations, academics, researchers, and all stakeholders in the electoral process to a FREE 2-Day Capacity Building Workshop focused on the critical role of forensic science and evidence-based investigation in strengthening electoral integrity.

📅 18th & 19th December 2026

⏰ 9:00 a.m. Each Day

💻 Online via Zoom

🎟️ Participation: FREE                                                 

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Why This Workshop Matters                              

The credibility of an election extends beyond the casting and counting of votes. It depends on the authenticity of electoral materials, integrity of evidence, proper documentation, transparent procedures, responsible use of technology, and the ability to independently investigate allegations of electoral fraud and misconduct.

As electoral processes become increasingly complex and digital, investigators, lawyers, journalists, election officials, political actors, civil society organisations and forensic professionals require a deeper understanding of how scientific and forensic methods can be applied to authenticate evidence, detect irregularities, preserve the integrity of exhibits, investigate electoral disputes, and support credible decision-making.

This workshop provides a practical platform for understanding these issues and exploring how forensic expertise can contribute to transparent, credible, accountable and trustworthy elections.

KEY AREAS OF DISCUSSION

Participants will explore:

• Combating Electoral Fraud and Misinformation
• Standards, Ethics and Accountability in Electoral Forensics
• Evidence Authentication and Chain of Custody
• Building Public Trust and Accountability
• Forensic Document Examination in Election Disputes

The programme will also examine practical challenges associated with the identification, collection, preservation, examination and presentation of electoral evidence.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The workshop is designed for:

Politicians • Media Professionals • Legal Practitioners • Law Enforcement Agencies • Forensic Experts • Election Officials • Civil Society Organisations • Academics • Researchers • Investigators • Students • Election Observers • and all stakeholders in the electoral process.

WHAT PARTICIPANTS STAND TO GAIN

Participants will gain practical insights into:

• The application of forensic science to electoral investigations.
• Identification and authentication of potentially disputed electoral evidence.
• Proper evidence handling and chain-of-custody procedures.
• Forensic approaches to electoral documents and election disputes.
• Ethical and professional standards in electoral forensics.
• The relationship between forensic evidence, accountability and public confidence.
• The role of multidisciplinary collaboration in protecting electoral integrity.

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION THAT CAN STRENGTHEN ELECTORAL INTEGRITY

Whether you are involved in law, elections, investigation, journalism, politics, forensic science, academia, civil society or public administration, this workshop offers an opportunity to develop knowledge that can contribute to a more evidence-driven and accountable electoral process.

REGISTRATION IS FREE

Register now:

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For enquiries:
📞 0706 628 0094 | 0813 679 4453