By Henry Umoru, Abuja
The Nationwide Consultative Entrance (NCFront), in collaboration with the Labour and Civil Society Entrance (LCSF), has introduced plans to convene a significant Nationwide Dialogue on Electoral Reforms as a part of a nationwide marketing campaign to strengthen Nigeria’s electoral framework forward of the 2027 basic elections.
In an announcement issued yesterday, NCFront spokesperson Mallam Hamisu San Turaki disclosed that the dialogue will maintain on October 1, 2025, following resolutions reached at a management consultative assembly in Lagos. The assembly constructed on suggestions from the current Nationwide Constitutional Summit organized by The Patriots and the Nigeria Political Summit Group (NPSG).
In keeping with Turaki, the marketing campaign will push for key reforms, together with obligatory digital transmission of election outcomes, stronger penalties for vote shopping for, the introduction of early and diaspora voting, proportional illustration in governance, and particular seats for girls and weak teams.
Among the many eminent Nigerians anticipated to spearhead the initiative are Prof. Pat Utomi, Prof. Attahiru Jega, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), Femi Falana (SAN), Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, Comrade Joe Ajaero, Amb. Nkoyo Toyo, Dr. Usman Bugaje, Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, Prof. Jibrin Ibrahim, Barr. Clement Nwankwo, Prophet Isa El-Buba, Engr. Buba Galadima, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, Dr. Bilikisu Magoro, and Samson Itodo, amongst others.
Turaki additional revealed that the teams will formally launch the Alliance for Defence of Democracy (ADD) throughout the October 1 gathering as a platform to coordinate and mobilize residents for the reform agenda. The occasion will function the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, alongside different leaders of conscience dedicated to strengthening democracy in Nigeria.
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