Labour Party (LP) flagbearer Peter Obi; Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Professor Mahmood Yakubu, and the New Nigeria Peoples Party’s (NNPP) torchbearer Rabiu Kwankwaso will be heading to London nextweek.
The Independent National Electoral Commission Chairman (INEC) boss and the candidates will speak at the Chatham House.
Their separate appearances at the independent policy institute come ahead of Nigeria’s 2023 elections.
The think tank group said the event is part of a series examining the general polls and political developments.
Obi, a former Anambra governor, will on January 16 discuss his vision for policy and governance reforms in Nigeria.
He will also speak on priorities for tackling insecurity and corruption, and measures to promote social and political mobility for citizens.
On his part, the INEC boss will next take the stage on Tuesday January 17th where he is expected to discuss Nigeria’s preparations and priorities for ensuring electoral integrity and inclusivity.
He will also touch on the key challenges and plans for the conduct of the elections including security and the use of new technological systems.
Kwankwaso, the former Kano governor will be featured on Wednesday January 18th, and will round off the discourse on Nigeria’s 2023 elections and political developments.
The leader of NNPP will discuss his policy ideas for improving systems and services in the country with a particular focus on the education sector and the wider priorities for ensuring secure and inclusive service delivery.
However, there is no indication that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar is scheduled to speak at Chatham.
