The Independent National Electoral Commission has stated the importance of debates among candidates running for political offices in 2019.

The Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, said this while delivering a speech titled, ‘The role of media in the Nigerian electoral process,’ at the 69th General Assembly of the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria in Lagos on Wednesday.

Yakubu said the debates were a vital part of the democratic process as they helped to guide the decision of voters.

He said, “As a key player in the Nigeria Elections Debate Group, it is appropriate that BON and its members, in consonance with the practice in advanced and developing democracies, should remain in the forefront of efforts to institutionalise the practice of debate among candidates seeking political office in Nigeria.

“Such debates are necessary for deepening democracy by promoting civil discourse and providing a platform for candidates to articulate their positions on public policy issues. They also allow the public to judge aspiring candidates for political office under pressure and evaluate their arguments in competition with other candidates.

“Debates also serve an important role of demonstrating to the aspiring candidates that democracy is about standing before the public and answering their questions.”

Source:https://www.nigerialog.com/politics/2019-inec-wants-candidates-subjected-to-debate

Debates When You Are busy Putting Finishing Touches To Rigging Buhari In?

Emycord:
Debates When You Are busy Putting Finishing Touches To Rigging Buhari In?

Any evidence, Mr. Loser?

Debates are a vital; ingredient in choosing credible leaders.

However, when the umpires are proven to be bias, such debates become a mockery of the process.

In 2019, credible, unbiased, respectable umpires should be selected by the Debate Group so that all leading participants will have no reason not to participate.

Real debate or censused questions?
Can't wait for PMB's turn

very important

Will the west Germany grandpa agree?

Nice development...