EiE at 12: On debates and democracy, By ‘Yemi Adamolekun

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We have seen shifts over the last decade and more citizens are interested in listening to candidates debate.

campaign advocating against election violence. 2Baba is also a major supporter of EiE’s workElections were in April 2011 and for idealistic young people who saw democracy and elections in the United States as a model, hosting a presidential debate was a no-brainer! As such, theed as Nigeria’s first youth-focused debate and we co-hosted it with Sleeves Up, Stand Up Naija , and Vote or Quench; with media support from Channels TV.

We have innovated with language and accessibility, as we continue to work to mainstream debates. During #AnambraDecides2017, in partnership with Channels TV and the Anambra State Broadcasting Service , Anambrarians could either watch the debate in English or a voice-over dub in Igbo. This was repeated in Yoruba for #OsunDecides2018, in partnership with TVC News, Rave FM & Adaba FM.

Debates are an integral part of a democratic system – either as part of a political campaign or engagements between citizens who have different opinions. In the political context, debates provide a platform where citizens can listen to candidates, ask questions, and make informed choices on who they will elect to govern them. It shapes campaigns and prepares serious candidates for governance.

2011 Presidential Debate”, so it is significant. The keynote address will be given by Janet Brown, the executive director of the Commission on Presidential Debates. This is the body that hostspresidential debates in the U.S. The media panel will have the four debate moderators that we’ve worked with over the last decade – Maupe Ogun-Yusuf, Ngozi Alaegbu, Reuben Abati, and Seun Okinbaloye – in conversation with Segun Adeniyi.

 

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