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EiE Nigeria Weekly Update Friday,  November 24, 2017

“When people are determined, they can overcome anything.”-  Nelson Mandela (Former President of South Africa)

Strong Man of Zimbabwe Finally Bows Out!

After clinging to power for 37 years, Robert Mugabe finally bowed to pressure instigated by the military and resigned as the president of Zimbabwe just as impeachment proceedings started on Tuesday, November 21st. Read more

Kenya’s Supreme Court Upholds Uhuru Kenyatta’s Victory

Kenya’s Supreme Court on Monday, November 20th upheld the victory of President Uhuru Kenyatta in the controversial re-run presidential election held on October 26th. The election was boycotted by his main opposition, Ralia Odinga.Mr Kenyatta had earlier won the first election conducted on Tuesday, August 8th but Mr Odinga challenged the results and it was nullified by the Supreme Court. EiE observed the cancelled presidential election with Kenya’s inter-faith coalition.

#AnambraDecided

On Saturday, November 18th, the people of Anambra State elected their 7th democratic governor. The incumbent governor, Willie Obiano of APGA emerged as the winner with 234,072 votes. There was low voter’s turnout as only 22% of the registered voters voted in the election.EiE joined the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room to observe the process.

#KwaraLGDecided

The All Progressive Congress (APC) won all 16 chairmanships and 181 councillorship positions in the local government elections conducted by Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWASIEC) on Saturday, November 18th.

#NigeriaDecides2019 is Around the Corner!

#NigeriaDecides2019 is around the corner!

Governorship elections in Ekiti & Osun will hold on July 14 & September 22, 2018 respectively.

Local Government elections in Akwa Ibom, Kwara, Kaduna, Delta, Osun & Plateau states are soon.

Have you registered to vote? Visit to know where you can register.

EiE Tours States Hosting #OfficeOfTheCitizen Radio Programmes

City/Station

Date/Time

Summary

Lokoja

Prime 101.5FM

Tuesday @ 9am

Adeolu Adekola of

EiE

Nigeria discussed

what lies ahead of our demand for an #OpenNASS.

Abeokuta

Sweet 107.1FM

Tuesday @ 10:30am

Ilevboje Uadamen of

BudgIT

discussed

the constituency projects and the 2018 budget.

Lagos

Nigeria Info 99.3FM

Wednesday @ 8am

Seun Akinyemi and Oluwole Olukoju of

EiE

Nigeria discussed

the importance of debates in elections.

Calabar

Hit 95.9FM

Thursday @ 8am

Adeolu Adekola of

EiE

and Ogana Lukpata of Cross River House of Assembly discussed

citizens’ engagement with their representatives.

Abuja

Nigeria Info 95.1FM

Thursday @ 10am

Adegoke Adeboye of

PI

discussed

whistle-blowing and active citizenship.

Gombe

Nigeria Info 95.1FM

Thursdat @ 11am

Saleh Lawal of Inter Party Advisory Council

discussed political parties and credible candidates.

Kano

Arewa 93.1FM

Friday @ 10am

Adeolu Adekola of

EiE

and Harira Wakili of

CITAD

discussed

what lies ahead of citizens’ demand for an #OpenNASS.

Anambra

Blaze 91.5FM

Friday @ 10am

OpenMic: Post AnambraDecides – matters arising.

Ibadan

Splash 105.5FM

Saturday @ 10am

Oladayo Ogunbowale of Change Alliance Initiative discussed

Youth Participation in Politics; Beyond Social Media.

Join us tomorrow, November 25

as Adeolu Adekola of

EiE

and Muideen Olagunju of

Oyo State House of Assembly

discuss 

the role of legislature in achieving an #OpenNASS.

#OfficeOfTheCitizen in Jos coming soon! Never forget, the Office of the Citizen is the highest office in the land! Tweet at @EiENigeria using #OfficeOfTheCitizen to be a part of the conversation.

#GivingTuesday: Donate to EiE

For 7 years, EiE has been championing the course for a civic engagement revolution in Nigeria.Through our various projects such as #RSVP, #OfficeOfTheCitizen & #OpenNASS we have been able to vigorously pursue our mandate of instituting the culture of good governance and public accountability in Nigeria.Click to support EiE.

#SYEUpdates

House of Reps Member Sacked!

The election petition tribunal in Katsina has nullified the election of Member representing Dutsi/Mashi Federal Constituency, Mansur Ali Mashi and ordered for a fresh election in 90 days.

  INEC Fixed Date For Anambra Central Senatorial Rerun 

The Court of Appeal, Abuja on Monday, November 20th, ordered INEC to conduct Anambra Central senatorial district rerun election within 90 days of judgement. INEC has fixed Saturday, January 18, 2017 for the conduct of the rerun election.

 #BringBackOurGirls: 1320 Days Too Long!   

Today marks 1,320 days since 276 #ChibokGirls were kidnapped. We remain committed in our demand for the release of the remaining 113 #ChibokGirls, #LassaPoliceWomen, #UniMaidLecturers and other kidnapped victims.

Chibok Girls:276 abducted.57 escaped. 3 found. 103 released. 5 infants with our girls.19 parents dead.       We are still missing 113!

Lend your voice in your own way or join our gatherings:Abuja – Unity Fountain, Daily, 5 - 6pmLagos – Falomo Roundabout, Ikoyi, Saturdays, Noon – 1pmLagos – Ejigbo Local Council Area, Opposite NNPC, Ejigbo, 2nd & 3rd Saturdays, 11am – 1pmSubscribe to get periodic updates.

 #IdeathonCompetition  

Are you a NYSC Corps member? Do you have an idea on how to address the gender imbalance in governance and political space in Nigeria? Send it to [email protected]. Deadline is November 26, 2017.

Future Global Leaders Fellowhip

Are you an outstanding university student with desire to achieve extraordinary success? Apply for Future Global Leaders Fellowship. Deadline is January 31, 2018.

Activating Global Citizenship: Building the Next Generation of Global Citizens for the Global Goals

The Misk Grand Challenges is seeking innovators to devise and demonstrate ways to positively enagage young people (under the age of 30) in Global Citizenship at scale and in-depth.

Are you interested? Apply Now!

Have a great weekend!

The EiE Nigeria Team