AKINWALE ABOLUWADE
The National Consultative Front (NCFront), in partnership with the Labour and Civil Society Front (LCSF), has unveiled plans to convene a major National Dialogue on Electoral Reforms as part of a nationwide campaign to strengthen Nigeria’s electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a statement issued yesterday, NCFront spokesperson, Mallam Hamisu San Turaki, announced that the dialogue is scheduled for October 1, 2025.
He explained that the decision followed resolutions adopted at a leadership consultative meeting in Lagos, which built on recommendations from the recent National Constitutional Summit organized by The Patriots and the Nigeria Political Summit Group (NPSG).
According to Turaki, the reform campaign will focus on critical areas such as compulsory electronic transmission of election results, stiffer penalties for vote buying, early and diaspora voting, proportional representation in governance, and the creation of special seats for women and other vulnerable groups.
Eminent Nigerians expected to spearhead the initiative include Prof. Pat Utomi, Prof. Attahiru Jega, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), Femi Falana (SAN), Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, Comrade Joe Ajaero, Amb. Nkoyo Toyo, Dr. Usman Bugaje, Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, Prof. Jibrin Ibrahim, Barr. Clement Nwankwo, Prophet Isa El-Buba, Engr. Buba Galadima, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, Dr. Bilikisu Magoro, and Samson Itodo, among others.
Turaki further disclosed that the groups will formally launch the Alliance for Defence of Democracy (ADD) during the October 1 event. The platform, he noted, will serve as a vehicle to coordinate and mobilize citizens for the reform agenda.
The gathering will also feature the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, alongside other leading voices committed to deepening democracy and protecting Nigeria’s electoral integrity.
