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EiE Nigeria Weekly Update Friday,  April 27, 2018

"Future generations will judge us not by what we say, but what we do."- Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf(Former Liberian President)

Unveiling the Citizen’s Guide to the Recall Process

Nigerian lawmakers have been repeatedly accused of irresponsible behaviour and poor representation of their constituents, yet they complete their tenure. Rather than using their constitutional power to recall irresponsible legislators, citizens have taken to violent reactions as seen in recent times where constituents attack their representatives.

To complement our work with other partners on a transparent and accountable National Assembly (#OpenNASS), EiE launched ‘The Citizen’s Guide to the Recall Process’ on Thursday, April 26th to educate citizens on their constitutional right to recall a legislator that represents them poorly.

Active citizens! Stay woke!

#DinoRecall Update

In a Stakeholder’s Meeting organized by INEC on Thursday, April 25th, INEC Federal Commissioner, Mohammed Haruna confirmed the verification of signatures of those seeking the recall of Mr Dino Melaye (Senator, Kogi West) will hold on Saturday, April 28th between 8am and 2pm.

Did you sign the petition to recall Mr Dino Melaye (Senator, Kogi West)? Visit your polling unit with your PVC to verify your signature.

We are keenly watching the process.

Timeline of #DinoRecall

#OfficeOfTheCitizen Radio Programmes

City/Station

Date/Time

Summary

Abeokuta

Sweet 107.1FM

Tuesday @ 10:30am

Mr Samuel Ogunjemilua and Mrs Adeola Osikomaya of

INEC

discussed women’s participation in the ongoing CVR process

.

Lokoja

Prime 101.5FM

Tuesday @ 9am

Gift Omoniwa of

PIBCID

discuss

the recall process of Mr Dino Melaye (Senator, Kogi West).

Lagos

Nigeria Info 99.3FM

Wednesday @ 10am

Adejoke Akinbode and Eniola Oladipo of

BudgIT

discussed

gas flaring and its implications.

Gombe

GMC 95.1FM

Thursday @ 11am

Garba Mohd of

INEC

and Mohd Aliyu Wayas of Coalition of Human Rights Group discussed

underage registration and voting.

Kano

Arewa 93.1FM

Friday @ 8am

Active citizens, Idris Nuhu, Auwal Dakata and Aisha Balarabe educated citizens on the upcoming 2019 general elections.

Anambra

Blaze 91.5FM

Friday @ 10am

Political Analyst, Paschal Otimkpu, Social Media Influencer, Alago Michael and Ololo Onyekachi of JDPC Awka discussed social reorientation of citizens.

Osun

OSBC 104.5FM

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.

 President Buhari Suppressing Freedom of Association   

Our #BringBackOurGirls family has met peacefully for 4 years at Unity Fountain, Abuja. Since Monday, April 23rd, they have been teargased and refused by the Nigerian Police Force to meet. Don’t just be angry at home-support our constitutional right to freedom of association. Abuja – Unity Fountain, Daily, 5 – 6pmLagos – Falomo Roundabout, Ikoyi, Saturdays, Noon – 1pm

INEC’s Continuous Voters’ Registration (CVR)

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is rotating registration in local governments in Ogun State, Lagos State and FCT. You can also report your challenges with the CVR process.

Have a great weekend!

The EiE Nigeria Team