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!

IDEAs Episode 114 – 13th January 2023 Ikeazor Akaraiwe Esq. SAN on allegations against neutral election actors Ezugwu Chukwudi introduced the programme with a reminder that the elections are now only 42 days away.  He referred to the role of election observers and the way some of them are treated and wondered whether that was…

Ezugwu Chukwudi introduced the programme by saying that many Nigerians would be optimistic about 2023 and looking forward to the elections of February 25th and March 11th.  He said that we would be discussing all that listeners need to know about INEC’s preparedness so that they can be confident about the elections and why it is important to participate.  He said that the programme would be joined by Samson Itodo of YIAGA Africa which is doing great work in relation to citizen participation and accountability.