IPC Holds Fifth Election Multi-Stakeholders’ Dialogue in Yola, Adamawa State
Oru Leonard
The International Press Centre (IPC) is gearing up to host the fifth edition of its Election Multi-Stakeholders’ Dialogue series in Yola, Adamawa State, on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
This crucial event brings together up to 70 electoral stakeholders to discuss the critical theme: “Rebuilding Trust in the Electoral Processes, Institutions, and Elections.” The forum aims to address and harvest opinions on how to mitigate the negative perceptions surrounding elections in Nigeria.
According to a statement signed by the Communications Officer Mr Olutoyin Ayoade, Key Focus Areas will include:
– Gathering Submissions and Recommendations: The dialogue will focus on collecting inputs from a wide range of stakeholders, including the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the media, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), and more.
– Promoting Collaboration and Role-Sharing: The goal is to promote effective collaboration and role-sharing in deepening the process for credible elections.
– Developing Mechanisms for Regular Consultations: These discussions will inform the development of mechanisms for regular consultations, feedback, and policy adjustments.
Special Session of the dialogue will feature a lead paper on “Citizens & Elections in Nigeria: The Place of Trust and Responsibilities of Key Electoral Stakeholders,” presented by Prof. Annah Malgwi from Modibbo Adama University (MAU), Yola.
Mr. Lanre Arogundade, Executive Director of the IPC, emphasized the importance of the feedback collected during the “Rebuilding Trust” series, noting that it offers a valuable opportunity to uncover new challenges in Nigeria’s electoral process.
The dialogue series is supported by the European Union under Component 4 (Support to Media) of the European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria Phase 2 (EUSDGN II) project.
(IPC Media)
