The Nigerian Election Debate Group, NEDG and Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria, BON have set dates for Presidential and vice-presidential election debate where candidates of different political parties unveil their plans, ahead of the 2019 general election.
The Presidential debate is fixed for December 14, 2018 while vice-presidential candidates are billed for January 19, 2019.
The group’s chairman, Mr John Momoh disclosed this on Thursday at a press conference in Abuja.
Airing of the debate
Mr Momoh said the debates would be aired on all BON member radio and television stations across the country and also streamed on social media platforms.
“The debates would hold at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel Abuja and streamed live on all mobile and social media platforms such as Youtube, Facebook, Twitter And Instagram, to give it a global coverage,” he said.
Mr Momoh added that the debates would focus on the issues that matter most to working families; restoring economy, providing electricity, creating jobs, securing health care for every Nigerian, making and achieving excellence in every Nigerian school as well as ensuring safety and security for Nigerians.
Rules of the debate|
He said the NEDG would also set the formats and rules of the debate.
“The Nigerian Election Debate Group would handle moderation, outline the criteria for political party participation, ensure the objectivity of audiences and steer negotiations between broadcasters and the parties.
“Nigerians expect the leaders of all political parties to be challenged in a very public and robust way in these debates, not just one of them, but a series of them,” Mr Momoh, who is also the Chairman/CEO of Channels Media Group stated.