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THE POWER OF THE PEOPLE: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION, ELECTORAL AWAKENING, AND THE ROAD TO NIGERIA’S 2027

#RoadTo2027: EPISODE 9 EXAMINES INEC’S INDEPENDENCE, INSTITUTIONAL TRUST AND ELECTORAL ADMINISTRATION

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Benin City, Edo State | 27 October 2026 The Rally for Peaceful Election, in collaboration with the Indomitable Youths Organization (IYO), Josemaria Escriva Foundation (JOSEF) and other stakeholders in continuation of its #RoadTo2027 civic education and electoral accountability dialogue series, has held Episode 9, featuring a presentation by Obo Effanga , a lawyer, journalist, human rights advocate and Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The episode focused on “INEC’s Independence, Institutional Trust and Electoral Administration,” examining the institutional arrangements, operational responsibilities, technological inno vations and public accountability measures that shape Nigeria’s electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections. The session was convened by Dr. Bright Oniovokukor of the Indomitable Youths Organization (IYO), alongside other stakeholders under the Rally for Peaceful Election initiative. The platfo...
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EPISODE 8 OF #ROADTO2027 DIALOGUE SERIES HIGHLIGHTS THE NEED FOR YOUTH PARTICIPATION BEYOND SOCIAL MEDIA TO POLITICAL LEADERSHIP

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Benin City, Edo State | Tuesday, 20 October 2026 The Rally for Peaceful Election has called on Nigerian youths to move beyond social media conversations and embrace active participation in civic engagement, community development, political processes and leadership as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections. The call was made during Episode 8 of the #RoadTo2027: Nigeria Elections Issues & Concerns Dialogue Series , held on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, with the theme: “Youth Participation: Beyond Social Media to Political Leadership.” The session featured Mr. Peter O. Aguebor, Team Lead of MIND Initiative , as the guest speaker. He shared insights into the opportunities and challenges facing young Nigerians seeking to participate meaningfully in democratic governance and political leadership. Speaking during the dialogue, Aguebor acknowledged that social media remains a powerful tool for raising awareness, building visibility, mobilizin...
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ROAD TO 2027: EPISODE 7 EXAMINES POLITICAL PARTY INTERNAL DEMOCRACY, GODFATHERISM AND THE COST OF POLITICS IN NIGERIA

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Benin City, Edo State – 13 th October, 2026 The Rally for Peaceful Election , an initiative coordinated by the Indomitable Youths Organization (IYO) and its partners, has held Episode 7 of its #RoadTo2027 dialogue series, focusing on “Political Parties, Internal Democracy and the Cost of Politics,” with discussions centred on candidate selection, party primaries, godfatherism, campaign financing, political inclusion and independent candidacy. The session featured Hon. Ogbeide Ifaluyi-Isibor , former Edo State Commissioner for Digital Economy, Science and Technology, as the guest speaker. The discussion was moderated by Dr. Jude Obasanmi , Co-Convener of the Rally for Peaceful Election. Candidate Selection: The Foundation of Democratic Leadership Speaking during the session, Hon. Ifaluyi-Isibor emphasized that the quality of leadership produced by a political system is closely connected to the quality of candidates presented by political parties. He urged parties to prioritiz...
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Citizens Must Take the Centre Stage in Nigeria’s Electoral Process Ahead of 2027 Episode 6 Dialogue

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Civil Society, Community Leaders, Faith-Based Organizations and Election Observers Urged to Move from the Sidelines to Active Citizenship Benin City, Edo State – October 6, 2026 The Rally for Peaceful Election , in partnership with the Indomitable Youths Organization (IYO) and other civic stakeholders, has held Episode 6 of its 22-episode #RoadTo2027 Nigeria Elections Issues & Concerns Dialogue Series , with a strong call for citizens and civil society actors to take greater ownership of Nigeria’s electoral and governance processes. The Episode 6 dialogue, held on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 , focused on the roles of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), community and traditional leaders, faith-based organisations, election observers and development partners in strengthening the credibility and legitimacy of Nigeria’s 2027 elections . The session brought together 27 participants from different parts of the country. The session featured Hamza Ibrahim Aliyu , an experienced gras...
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