EiE Nigeria Weekly Update Thursday, March 7, 2019

My Voice; My Vote

March 07, 2019 • Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes

Thursday, March 7, 2019 EiE Nigeria Weekly Update

 

“If you don’t vote, you don’t have the power to decide.Be involved, do your research and find out who the candidates are.”- Omotola Jalade - Ekeinde(Artiste and EiE #RSVP Ambassador)​

Nigerians will go to the polls on Saturday, March 9th, to elect their Governors, State House of Assembly members and Federal Capital Territory council members.Your vote is your power! Go out and vote!!!Accreditation and voting shall commence simultaneously at 8am and close at 2pm, but everyone in line by 2pm will vote. #VoteNotFight    #ElectionNoBeWar    #RSVP

 #NoDebateNoMandate   

EiE in partnership with Rivers Entrepreneur and Investors Forum (REIF), Stakeholders Democracy Network (SDN), Nigeria Info 92.3FM, Cool 98.9FM, Wazobia TV, Rythm 93.7FM, Silvebird Group, Social Action, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria and Business Day Newspaper hosted the Rivers State governorship debate on Tuesday, March 5th. The debate was live on STV, Channels, Wazobia TV, Nigeria Info(PH) 92.3FM & Rhythm (PH) 93.7FM.Gov. Nyesom Wike (PDP) confirmed attendance but didn’t attend. Nevertheless, Victor Fingesi (ADP), Isaac Nwosu (LP) and Precious Elekima (SDP) participated in the debate. Also, in Benue State, EiE in partnership with True Talk Debate Nigeria hosted a governorship debate on Wednesday, March 6th. The debate was live on TVC News and Harvest 103.5FM.Paul Angya (LP) and Gov. Samuel Ortom (PDP) were invited but didn’t attend. Nevertheless, Emmanuel Jime (APC), John Tseayo (APGA), Stephen Akuma (NCP) and Fredrick Ikyaan (PRP) participated in the debate. Terry Nyikwagh (AAC) allegedly endorsed Gov. Samuel Ortom (PDP), for his second term re-election bid.

Governorship elections are 2 days away!Catch up on quick facts and pending issues in the following states:

 Voting this Weekend?   

Over 1.29 million votes were rejected due to improper voting. You can use any finger to mark the ballot paper. Just make sure the mark stays in one box.Active citizens, Vote correctly!

Did you register to VOTE & could not collect your PVC?Document your complaints here.

Your vote; Your voice

Remember, #VoteNotFight 

Have a great weekend!

The EiE Nigeria Team