Continental People’s Choice Awards:Kenya Senate Speaker, Jeffah, Abbas, Gebaly, Olamilekan, others emerge as nominees
Oru Leonard
As the date for the Continental People’s Choice Awards draws close, Amason Kingi Jeffah – Speaker of the Senate of Kenya.,Hanafy Ali El Gebaly – President of the Egyptian parliament of the House of Representatives, Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola and others have emerged as nominees.
In a landmark recognition of legislative distinction, the Continental People’s Choice Awards has unveiled its 2025 nominees, honouring outstanding legislators from across Africa for their exemplary contributions to governance, democracy, and constituency development.
This prestigious award, jointly organised by the Africa International Chambers (AIC) and Souq Nexus, and facilitated by Integrated Management Resources (IMR), stands as a testament to excellence in legislative performance and transformational leadership. The selection process, overseen by a distinguished Joint Award Screening Committee, has identified legislators who have demonstrated unwavering commitment to democratic ideals, policy innovation, and impactful representation of their constituencies.
Among the distinguished nominees are the President of the Nigerian Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and a select group of eminent Nigerian Senators and Honourable Members, alongside other notable legislators from Egypt, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, and Ghana.
In a formal letter dated March 3, 2025, Prof. Raju Chandrasekhar, Chairman of the Joint Award Screening Committee, extended invitations to the nominees for the grand award ceremony, scheduled to take place on June 6, 2025, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This exclusive, high-profile event will bring together policymakers, government officials, business leaders, and international dignitaries, offering a prestigious platform to celebrate legislative excellence and facilitate strategic dialogue on governance, development, and cross-border collaboration.
Beyond being an award, the Continental People’s Choice Awards is an international symbol of prestige, leadership, and global recognition. The event serves as an opportunity for reputation management, reinforcing the credibility and influence of the honourees on both national and international stages.
Held in a setting of unparalleled luxury, the ceremony will not only highlight the achievements of Africa’s most distinguished lawmakers but also cement their legacy as standard-bearers of legislative excellence and transformative governance. To be nominated for this prestigious award is, in itself, a mark of distinction, affirming the recipient’s role as a key driver of national and continental progress.
With the world watching, the 2025 Continental People’s Choice Awards promises to be a defining moment in Africa’s legislative history, elevating its honourees into the ranks of globally recognised political and governance leaders.
