Prof. Kursim Calls for Elected Officials to Vacate Seats After Defection

Prof. Leonard Kursim of NIPSS proposed that politicians who defect from their parties should vacate their seats during a CPSST workshop in Plateau State.

He emphasized the need for politicians to uphold party mandates and not deceive voters. Hon.

Chris Hassan of IPAC supported the call for political parties to ensure fair elections and for INEC to act independently. The discussion highlighted concerns about Nigeria's political landscape and the importance of political education for citizens to hold leaders accountable.