Chukwudi Ezugwu introduced the programme by referring to the expression “free and fair” as used in the context of the coming elections, and what that meant in the context of the Integrity – or the lack of Integrity – of the election process in Nigeria. He said that many people were worried about the

Ayo Obe then turned to Jide Ojo, saying that with the elections now just over a week away, she thought it would be useful to survey the pre-election landscape from an IDEAs point of view, because all the elements of IDEAs – Integrity

SP Benjamin Hundeyin on the Role of the Nigeria Police in Securing the Integrity of Elections in Nigeria

After Sandra Ezekwesili kicked off the IDEAs segment, Ayo Obe introduced today’s guest, Superintendent of Police Benjamin Hundeyin, who is the Nigeria Police Force, Lagos State Command Public Relations Officer.

in light of the Osun Election Tribunal.

Ezugwu Chukwudi introduced the programme by saying that “Information is Key” during elections, but that it had to be handled in a way that would not set the nation on fire. He introduced Lanre Arogundade, the Executive Director of the International Press Centre before handing over to Ayo Obe.

Sandra Ekwesili introduced the programme today, but unfortunately the advertised guest, Festus Okoye Esq., who is the INEC National Commissioner for Information, had to represent the INEC Chair at the meeting with political party chairs and presidential candidates and so was unable to join us for the discussion.  As a result, she would pretend to be Festus, and Sandra would have to pretend to be her!