2027: Don’t stop at voting, hold Tinubu govt accountable — Egwu urges Nigerians
- ✦Chairman of the occasion and CHRICED board member, Dr. Dayo Olaide, said protecting democracy required collective action beyond the work of civil society organisations.
- Egwu spoke at the 20th anniversary gala and lecture of the Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education, CHRICED, in Abuja, where he delivered a lecture titled, ‘Reclaiming Civic Space: The Rule of Law, Democratic Accountability, and the Future of Citizens’ Participation in Nigeria.’ Describing civic space as the bedrock of democracy, the former INEC commissioner said its protection was essential to allowing citizens and civil society organisations to organise, participate in governance and express their views freely.
- He said citizens must not wait until election day to participate in governance but should remain engaged, question government policies and demand answers from elected officials.
- Chairman of the occasion and CHRICED board member, Dr. Dayo Olaide, said protecting democracy required collective action beyond the work of civil society organisations.
By Luminous Jannamike & Chidinma Chukwu ABUJA — As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general election, former Resident Electoral Commissioner, Prof.
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Egwu spoke at the 20th anniversary gala and lecture of the Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education, CHRICED, in Abuja, where he delivered a lecture titled, ‘Reclaiming Civic Space: The Rule of Law, Democratic Accountability, and the Future of Citizens’ Participation in Nigeria.’ Describing civic space as the bedrock of democracy, the former INEC commissioner said its protection was essential to allowing citizens and civil society organisations to organise, participate in governance and express their views freely.
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By Luminous Jannamike & Chidinma Chukwu ABUJA — As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general election, former Resident Electoral Commissioner, Prof. Sam Egwu, has urged Nigerians to look beyond casting their votes and hold the Tinubu administration accountable, warning that shrinking civic space, restrictions on media freedom and weak accountability are threatening the country’s democracy.
