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Shun Acts Capable of Truncating Democratic Process – Tegbe

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The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate for Oyo South Senatorial District, Chief Joseph Tegbe, has urged the people of Oyo State and Nigeria in general to shun any act capable of truncating the ongoing democratic process in the country.

In his New Year message issued in Ibadan, Chief Tegbe described 2023 as a momentous year in Nigeria’s political

history.

While congratulating the people of Oyo State and Nigerians in general on the new year, he urged them to be optimistic that the conduct of the general elections would be successful and that it would further propel the country into great heights.

“I want to plead with Nigerians to shun any act that can affect the

smooth conduct of the forthcoming general elections and, by extension, the much-anticipated smooth democratic transaction in the country,” he said.

The Oyo South PDP senatorial candidate also expressed satisfaction with the level of awareness among the electorate toward the forthcoming general elections.

“Aside the joy of making it to a new year, there is so much optimism in this particular year, as we are all hopeful about the forthcoming elections.

“I’m also happy that the electorate is now wiser and understand what they want from their candidates and their expectations from the conduct of elections.

He further stated that the forthcoming elections would, no doubt, change the narrative about Nigeria’s political trajectory, given the fact that our people are now more politically sophisticated and enlightened than they used to be and are ready and prepared to use their votes to enthrone leaders who would serve their interests.

“It is now obvious that the electorate cannot be deceived this time around, as they are now grounded and focused on voting individuals based on their antecedents.

The senatorial candidate prayed for a better year and a country that would be home to all, irrespective of citizens’ ethnic and religious affiliations.

Iyabo  Adebisi

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Shun Fake News – Aniagolu-Okoye Tells Media Professionals

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Professionals in the media industry have been urged to co- regulate the social media and come up with policies that will check the upsurge in fake news, graphic violence and sexual exploitation among others.
The Regional Director for West Africa Ford Foundation, Dr Chichi Aniagolu-Okoye stated this while speaking at the 4th Anniversary Lecture of Penpushing Media in Abeokuta.
Olajumoke Idowu completes the story.


Social media  platforms, including WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Telegram and Twitter have become very important tools in disseminating information and influencing people’s decisions especially as the 2023 election is approaching.
The guest speaker at the lecture, Dr Chichi Aniagolu-Okoye described social media as a catalyst for democracy which must be effectively controlled in the best interest of the citizenry.


Speaking on the theme, social media regulation: Insecurity and Election accountability in Nigeria, Dr Aniagolu-Okoye said  government must be proactive with information on guidelines, monitoring and prosecution of those responsible for inciting violence online. 

Also the 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi  who spoke virtually said the lecture became necessary as there had been an improvement in electoral process especially during the just concluded Osun governorship election and advised Nigerians to be vigilant, ensure sanctity of their votes and guard against vote buying during the 2023 elections.


Other Speakers, including Mr Lanre Arogundade, Police Representative, Mr Olumuyiwa Adejobi and the Founder, Women FM Radio, Mrs Toun Okewale  emphasized the need for media outfits to verify their stories while every individual must be responsible for the monitoring of social media usage.


They called on political office holders, the Independent National  Electoral Commission, INEC, security agencies and the government at all levels to ensure professionalism while discharging their duties and be accountable for their actions especially during the 2023 elections.


Earlier, the founder Penpushing Media, Mr Dimeji Adedeji had expressed joy at the success of the event, adding that the lecture became imperative to checkmate societal ills and insecurity threatening the peace of the country while providing probable solutions the challenges confronting the growth and development of Nigeria.


Highlight of the event was the presentation of post humous awards to professor Oye Ibidapo – Obe as well as the Integrity Award given to a Lagos taxi driver, Mr Mathew Okotie who returned the valuables forgotten in his taxi to the owner.

Olajumoke Idowu