Former President Goodluck Jonathan, ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso are among top Nigerian leaders expected to meet for a national dialogue on electoral reforms.
The event will also feature Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and former INEC Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega, who will join other political figures, labour leaders, and civil society members in the discussions.
Scheduled for October 1st, the dialogue is part of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.
The meeting is being convened by the National Consultative Front (NCFront), Labour and Civil Society Front (LCSF), the Nigeria Electoral Reforms Coalition (NERCO) and other partners.
Invited participants include NLC President Joe Ajaero, TUC leader Festus Osofo, ex-Education Minister Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, former Rivers Governor Rotimi Amaechi, political economist Prof. Pat Utomi, and ex-senator Shehu Sani.
Also expected are key government officials such as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, as well as leaders of the National Assembly committees on electoral reforms.
According to organisers, the session will push for constitutional changes and policy reforms to ensure credible polls in 2027.