Election monitoring and observation are an integral part of an electoral process. They
help to enhance the transparency and credibility of elections as well as the acceptance of
results. Challenges faced by election monitoring and observation organizations include:
the need for coordination and cooperation among observer groups; the need for follow-up
on recommendations made after an election; the need to develop technologies appropriate
for assessing e-voting technologies; and the need to develop commonly shared criteria for
assessing democratic elections. In addition, challenges peculiar to Nigeria include:
difficult terrain, poor Internet coverage, poor electricity and political instability bringing
about insecurity. In this paper, we present contemporary e-messaging tools and initiatives
that will help to address these challenges and thereby enhance the efficiency of election
monitoring and observation missions
