Ebonyi Stakeholders Urge Voters to Assess Candidates' Competence

Civil Society Organizations and stakeholders in Ebonyi State called on the electorate to assess candidates for the 2027 general election based on their competence, capacity, policy proposals, and track records rather than political manifestos and slogans. This appeal was made during a democratic dialogue organized by the Centre for Media and Dialogue Initiative (CMDI) in collaboration with the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on a date not specified in the article.

Eze Chikodiri Igwe, the Programme Director of CMDI, emphasized the need for voters to demand clear explanations from candidates regarding their proposed policies, implementation strategies, required resources, and accountability mechanisms. The initiative aims to enhance the quality of electoral discourse, moving from mere campaign promises to substantive public policy discussions.

Uchenna Inya, Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel, highlighted the role of journalists in shaping public discourse and ensuring the electorate is well-informed.