Violence and Ethics in Electoral Processes in Nigeria
Violence and ethics in electoral processes in Nigeria
Report on the Round Table Discussion on VIOLENCE AND ETHICS IN ELECTORAL PROCESSES IN NIGERIA
The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in cooperation with the Women Environmental Programme (WEP) convened a round table discussion on “Violence and Ethics in electoral processes in Nigeria” on the 20th February 2013
The round table brought together Chief Mrs. Sarah Jibril, the special advicer to the President on Ethics and Values, representatives of the Nigerian armed forces and other law enforcement agencies like the judiciary, independent observers and experts from local NGOs. The different political parties had representatives who actively presented their views on the matters discussed. The development of the existing state of electoral events in the country from independence to democracy in ’99 up until now generated ideas, strategies and recommendations that can be useful to overcome the challenges faced by the country. The seminar included two sessions of paper presentations, keynote addresses and panel discussions on the roots and sources, consequences and implications of violent elections as well as identifying issues on campaign ethics in Nigeria. Inputs were given by several speakers, which included Mr. Echezona Asuzu, president of the Alliance for Credible Elections (ACE); Rev. Fr. George Ehusani, clergy and executive director of Lux Terra Leadership Foundation; Barr. Stella Odife, former deputy governor of Anambra State; A. D. Umar, lecturer at the Kaduna State Polytechnic; Prof. Tajudeen Akanji, resident of the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Ibadan and most notably Dr. Mrs. Sarah Jibril. The speakers presented the audience with practical experiences, insights, and views both at organizational level and national level. The participants representing a broad range of institutions in the public as well as private sector brought to the event a valuable mixture of experiences and
Report on the Round Table Discussion on VIOLENCE AND ETHICS IN ELECTORAL PROCESSES IN NIGERIA
The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in cooperation with the Women Environmental Programme (WEP) convened a round table discussion on “Violence and Ethics in electoral processes in Nigeria” on the 20th February 2013
The round table brought together Chief Mrs. Sarah Jibril, the special advicer to the President on Ethics and Values, representatives of the Nigerian armed forces and other law enforcement agencies like the judiciary, independent observers and experts from local NGOs. The different political parties had representatives who actively presented their views on the matters discussed. The development of the existing state of electoral events in the country from independence to democracy in ’99 up until now generated ideas, strategies and recommendations that can be useful to overcome the challenges faced by the country. The seminar included two sessions of paper presentations, keynote addresses and panel discussions on the roots and sources, consequences and implications of violent elections as well as identifying issues on campaign ethics in Nigeria. Inputs were given by several speakers, which included Mr. Echezona Asuzu, president of the Alliance for Credible Elections (ACE); Rev. Fr. George Ehusani, clergy and executive director of Lux Terra Leadership Foundation; Barr. Stella Odife, former deputy governor of Anambra State; A. D. Umar, lecturer at the Kaduna State Polytechnic; Prof. Tajudeen Akanji, resident of the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Ibadan and most notably Dr. Mrs. Sarah Jibril. The speakers presented the audience with practical experiences, insights, and views both at organizational level and national level. The participants representing a broad range of institutions in the public as well as private sector brought to the event a valuable mixture of experiences and