From Umar Dankano, Yola
In an effort to safeguard trust and confidence of Nigerians in the country’s electoral processes, the International Press Centre, IPC. has concluded arrangements to host a multi-stakeholders Dialogue in Adamawa state.
Communications Officer of IPC, Olutoyin Ayoade disclosed the development in a press statement issued Tuesday, stressing that, the dialogue which is ranked to be the fifth in the series is scheduled for today (Wednesday, November 27, 2024).
Ayoade explained that, the event will bring together up to 70 electoral stakeholders to discuss the critical theme: “Rebuilding Trust in the Electoral Processes, Institutions, and Elections.”
‘In line with previous editions in Abuja, Lagos, Kaduna and Calabar, this media and civil society-driven forum aims to address and harvest opinions on how to mitigate the negative perceptions surrounding elections in Nigeria.
“The forum will explore the root causes of mistrust and emphasise the need for inclusive reforms.
“The dialogue will focus on gathering submissions and recommendations from a wide range of stakeholders, including the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the media, civil society organizations (CSOs), law enforcement agencies, Inter Party Advisory Council, Labour unions, youths, women, and citizens who would be required to make special interventions.
“The goal is to promote effective collaboration and role-sharing in deepening the process for credible elections. These discussions will inform the development of mechanisms for regular consultations, feedback, and policy adjustments, ensuring that trust-building efforts remain sustained and responsive to emerging challenges.”
