The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, will next month lead the discussion on electoral reforms.
The INEC chairman will feature on a new radio program titled: Electoral Reform Hour organised by the Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA), in partnership with the MacArthur Foundation.
The executive director of PAACA, Ezenwa Nwagwu, stated that the program would foster inclusive dialogue on electoral reform and constitutional amendment, enhancing public understanding and awareness regarding electoral reform, compile and present citizen-derived recommendations ahead of future elections in Nigeria.
In a statement, Nwagwu said: “#ElectoralReformHour will air every Sunday from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm on Capital FM 92.9 Abuja, and all FRCN stations nationwide. The program will feature stakeholders from the Election Management bodies, State and National Assembly, Civil Society, Nigeria Bar Association, Nigeria Political Science Association, and many others.
“The maiden edition of the radio program will be aired on the 9th of June 2024 with Professor Mahmood Yakubu chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as a guest.
“The programme’s wide reach ensures that citizens across Nigeria will have access to crucial information about the ongoing electoral reform in the country. Listeners are encouraged to call in, share their experiences, and ask questions during the programme.”
