THE Nigerian Election Debate Group has concluded arrangements to host the 23 candidates cleared by the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest the November 16 governorship election in Anambra to a public debate.

Addressing the pre-debate press conference in Awka on Thursday, the Chairman of NEDG, Chief Taiwo Alimi, said the group had already met and discussed with the political parties fielding candidates for the election.

NEDG has representation from the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria; Nigeria Guild of Editors; Nigeria Union of Journalists; Alliance for Credible Elections; Nigerian Bar Association; National Coalition of Youth Professionals; and the Newspapers Proprietors Association of Nigeria.

“The debates are designed to present to the Anambra State electorate the opportunity to have firsthand information on the plans of governorship candidates and the strategies of implementation before a radio and television audience,” Alimi said.

He said the debates, which would include the running mates to the candidates would be issue-driven and each candidate would speak on a number of identified areas germane to state development and the sustenance of democracy in Nigeria.

Alimi said October 22 had been chosen for the debate of the deputy governorship candidates, while the governorship candidates would square up against one another on October 29.

The grand finale of the debates, which Alimi said would involve those picked by an opinion poll among voters, would hold on October 31.

Alimi said that the debate would hold at the Women Development Centre, adding that the audience would not be allowed to cheer or jeer the debaters.

He assured that NEDG was not receiving any support from government, both at the national and state levels. Alimi, however, said the NEDG was being supported by the UNDP, the National Democratic Institute, the National Orientation Agency and INEC.

Major candidates in the election include Senator Chris Ngige of the All Progressives Congress, Willie Obiano of All Progressive Grand Alliance and Nicholas Ukachukwu of Peoples Democratic Party.

http://www.punchng.com/news/anambra-2013-23-governorship-candidates-set-for-debate/

excellent!! let's hear wat baritone voiced ify uba has to say. Waiting to watch my ngige

Got to be interesting

That debate is a must watch show•

Where is the Multi Billionaire Dr? About time they started having debates, not that it will swing votes, but to at least listen to the candidate's idea's and strategy for the state. I feel this is important for Ukachukwu because no one is talking about him. I doubt it will be a game changer though because Igbo's are so party loyal they don't care what kind of mess up their guy does.

Donchyke39: THE Nigerian Election Debate Group has concluded arrangements to host the 23 candidates cleared by the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest the November 16 governorship election in Anambra to a public debate.

Addressing the pre-debate press conference in Awka on Thursday, the Chairman of NEDG, Chief Taiwo Alimi, said the group had already met and discussed with the political parties fielding candidates for the election.

NEDG has representation from the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria; Nigeria Guild of Editors; Nigeria Union of Journalists; Alliance for Credible Elections; Nigerian Bar Association; National Coalition of Youth Professionals; and the Newspapers Proprietors Association of Nigeria.

“The debates are designed to present to the Anambra State electorate the opportunity to have firsthand information on the plans of governorship candidates and the strategies of implementation before a radio and television audience,” Alimi said.

He said the debates, which would include the running mates to the candidates would be issue-driven and each candidate would speak on a number of identified areas germane to state development and the sustenance of democracy in Nigeria.

Alimi said October 22 had been chosen for the debate of the deputy governorship candidates, while the governorship candidates would square up against one another on October 29.

The grand finale of the debates, which Alimi said would involve those picked by an opinion poll among voters, would hold on October 31.

Alimi said that the debate would hold at the Women Development Centre, adding that the audience would not be allowed to cheer or jeer the debaters.

He assured that NEDG was not receiving any support from government, both at the national and state levels. Alimi, however, said the NEDG was being supported by the UNDP, the National Democratic Institute, the National Orientation Agency and INEC.

Major candidates in the election include Senator Chris Ngige of the All Progressives Congress, Willie Obiano of All Progressive Grand Alliance and Nicholas Ukachukwu of Peoples Democratic Party.

http://www.punchng.com/news/anambra-2013-23-governorship-candidates-set-for-debate/

@the bold, So Ifeanyi Ubah is not part of the Major Candidates? hahaha can't stop laughing. Where are his support ooo

bashy_demy: @the bold, So Ifeanyi Ubah is not part of the Major Candidates? hahaha can't stop laughing. Where are his support ooo

They will be here soon, most of them that are not paid promoters have now start claiming they were never on his boat

23 political ediots out of whom a few managed to pass through university education yet behave like touts and the rest, NECO graduates. Only God knows what they will have to say during the debate. Peter Obi will definitely write Obiano's script while Fashola will write that of Ngige. Before the debate, PDP, as usual, will have one court injunction restraining Ukachukwu from participating and Ifeanyi Uba's pride will not allow him accept a helping hand. He will simply mount the podium and end his career politically

A DEBATE SOUNDS JST TOO GOOD! YES, ITS HIGH TIME ALL POLITICAL ASPIRANTS START DEBATING IN THIS COUNTRY. THAT WAY, THE ELECTORATE WIL SEE D MINDS & INTELLECT OF DOS WHO WAN 2 RULE, I B/LIV DEBATES WIL REDUCE DUMMIES IN POWA. GUD ONE 4 D ANAMBRIANS.

Idi Amin: 23 political ediots out of whom a few managed to pass through university education yet behave like touts and the rest, NECO graduates. Only God knows what they will have to say during the debate. Peter Obi will definitely write Obiano's script while Fashola will write that of Ngige. Before the debate, PDP, as usual, will have one court injunction restraining Ukachukwu from participating and Ifeanyi Uba's pride will not allow him accept a helping hand. He will simply mount the podium and end his career politically

Lol,bad guy...but that Ngige of a guy is an orator...i think he can talk on his own without any script.

Am so happy for this,let's see how obi's robort will talk....NGIGE GO!

Obiano may not participate
Ifeanyi Ubah will be first to arrive the venue
Ngige will use the opportunity to present facts on the alleged squandering of N2trillion by Obi.
I can't wait for the debate to start.
They should Please stick to points on what they will do if voted

They didn't tell us which station will televise it

Chai ifeanyi uba don suffer

You all are hating. Ifeanyi Ubah will do a great job. I was at one of his debate in Abuja and he did excellently well. All these Ngige's fan club should better watch it. After all Ngige did not even show up at that debate probably he did not get permission from Fashola.
Yeah I know all you haters will start your job


Well.... Bring it on

Funny

It will be good for the electorate. But I fear for Ifeanyi Uba. I am sure Ngige and Obiano will do well.

If the debate is a must choi! Ngige don suffer be that.
This is not a market woman "rant"

PHIPEX: They didn't tell us which station will televise it

AIT

grafikii: Chai ifeanyi uba don suffer

we just hope that he appears @ the venue.

For those that want to watch Nig-Ethiopia match, better come out earlier to cast ur votes.

Finally! I will hear what these dudes will do for Anambra cos all I have been hearing from them esp Ngige and Uba is what Obi commited and what he did not do, ve never heard Ngige say anytn other than abusing APGA or Obi! Now is the time to open fowl nyash.